Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Playing Games, Losing, Physical Discomfort


I have noticed a very odd thing. I play online poker rather frequently and lately, when I lose, I get a bothersome physical reaction to the point where I decided to stop playing. I have noticed this previously. It seems to be something that comes and goes.
The sensation is unlike anything that I can compare it to. It definitely takes place in the solar plexus, the area below the sternum and between the bottom of the ribs...like a hands width above the navel.
And it feels like, a pseudo blow...being punched, but vaguely. It is a sense of feeling ill, uncomfortable...not sure I would call it "actual" pain because its not as strong as that. It kindof makes me want to double over and protect myself there. It is definitely distressing and bothersome.
I have kindof felt twinges of it off and on, the past week..and today it just became way too much.
Looking back, I have had previous episodes. The only treatment I know of is to stop playing games for awhile until it is completely gone. Not a bad thing.
Its like losing is physically uncomfortable. Winning does have an effect, in that same area...hmmm...very weird.
I haven't read about it anywhere and I would like to find out more info about it. If anyone has heard of such a thing, or has experienced, please let me know.

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