Poker Player Seeks Help for Bad River Calls: A Psychological Battle

Danshiel350, a poker player, has been playing NL50 and is struggling with making bad calls on the river. He has a WTSD (Went to Showdown) percentage of 33% and is reading The Mental Game of Poker to address his issue. Danshiel350's struggle with making bad calls on the river is a psychological battle. He understands that his calls are minus-value decisions but finds it hard to control his impulses, especially when he is in a losing streak or has just lost a big pot.

KP24 suggests that Danshiel350 should first ensure that his calls are indeed minus-value decisions. He advises Danshiel350 to think logically before making a call and to try to understand the reason behind his impulse to call. KP24 also suggests that Danshiel350 should try to learn from his mistakes and use them to improve his game.

MrSneeze advises Danshiel350 to reduce the number of tables and concentrate more on his decisions. He suggests that Danshiel350 should take his time to think about each decision and to try to understand his feelings and impulses. MrSneeze also advises Danshiel350 to be patient and not to be too hard on himself if he makes mistakes.