[john kane]

Hi,

I can afford to lose around $5,000 in poker without it causing that much financial problems, although obviously i really wouldnt. The problem it causes me a lot of annoyance (i keep thinking 'argh' when im not playing) even if i lose $500, and especially yesterday when i lost $700.

I play the 200NL and 400NL, usually 2x200NL SH and 1x400NL. Am i playing way above my bankroll? considering it causes me much annoyance, although i do not tilt (i think), just to lose 3 buy ins, or is this something everyone deals with and i should just learn to accept this?

I think the problem is that my bankroll is also my spending money, so that is where the disaster lies i think, just that ive won over $10K this year (most of it been spent) and i know i can win a decent amount (for me) and just becuase i do not have the finances makes it annoying if i were not to play the 400NL.

any thoughts? anyone want to stake me? (second question is not serious, but if anyone wants to ill give you great rate of return!)