[Michael C.]

I think sometimes it just takes a bit to adjust mentally to playing at higher stakes. I remember when I first moved from the 55s to the 109s and then when I added the 215s, I always felt intimidated at the new level at first, and couldn't play my normal game. I don't mean to imply that I'm anything that special or that the higher levels aren't tougher, but I think that once you relax and play your normal game, you will probably be fine. There are some good players in the 109s, but there are also enough bad ones there that if you have an open mind and read this forum you can beat it.