[velvetdog]

I have stayed with limit poker out of fear of the exact scenario you have described. The worst that can happen on a bad bet in limit is getting raised 1 bet. I can handle getting sucked out in limit but might blow a gasket in NL. I'm disappointed with myself if I lose $80 after 4hrs of limit, or even just winning $2. I don't know if I'm mentally prepared to lose a $200 buyin plus winnings on one hand. I will have to work on this.

I am very comfortable with limit and plan to continue with it, butI think I will need to learn to beat NL in order to be a well-rounded player. I will take this cautionary tale to heart though. Thanks for sharing.