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Stop caring if this team wins or loses. You'll feel better.

hepcat

By hepcat,
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58 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

OP might be on to something.

If the Panthers losing a game causes bouts of depression that last more than than a few minutes/hours (at most) becoming less emotionally invested is a good thing.

I don't think it makes a person any less of a fan if they somewhat distance themselves for the sake of their emotional well being.

This exactly. Losing games like last week sucks -- and sticks. But you can't let it take an emotional toll. Take an hour or two, go outside, calm down, tell yourself it's just a game, then get excited for watching your team again next week.

My wife said it best after we lost last week and I was visibly down. "Playoffs or not, we have at least a few more weeks where we can watch the games together and cheer the team on. Let's enjoy it." And she's exactly right.

I've come to grips that it's impossible for me not to be affected by losses. However, I'm no longer going to let it ruin the rest of my week.

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I’ll meet you halfway. 

Each game is dam near like a playoff game to me. I am emotionally invested, so that leaves me either really high or low. 

I’m just fortunate enough that I can let it go by Monday morning. (Outside of the last post season game that was played during the 2015-16 which I shall not name)

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2 hours ago, uncfan888 said:

I'll pass. Caring about this team is what makes you a fan. Otherwise you end up like ickmule. Claiming you don't care about the team or watching the games, but constantly posting on the huddle about it

Na that’s called being a biddy. I think what OP is saying is don’t be a butch. Just watch and enjoy the game, not having expectations one way or another. Don’t be part of the batchfest that happens after every loss.. 

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2 hours ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

OP might be on to something.

If the Panthers losing a game causes bouts of depression that last more than than a few minutes/hours (at most) becoming less emotionally invested is a good thing.

I don't think it makes a person any less of a fan if they somewhat distance themselves for the sake of their emotional well being.

Most sane fans can be upset with a loss and separate that from their own life.

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6 hours ago, uncfan888 said:

I'll pass. Caring about this team is what makes you a fan. Otherwise you end up like ickmule. Claiming you don't care about the team or watching the games, but constantly posting on the huddle about it

Or you could end up like uncfan888 and live with false hope every season.  

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