I live and die with every Cubs game - HELP!!!

[KatJ]

When the Cubs win, especially when they win smart like today, I really feel good. But when they lose, particularly when they stink it up, I get bummed - I hate the Cubs, I hate baseball, and I wonder why I spend so much time and energy on baseball. Why should I give a care about a game that funds millionaires and billionaires, when I have a thousandaire salary (and sometimes less than that in the bank)? I'm smart; I have an advanced degree; I take voice lessons for FUN - why do I get so riled up about the Cubs?

 

But then the Cubs will win and I am gleeful and giddy,and an unapologetic fan again.

 

Do any of you have coping mechanisms that work well for you?

[sethuel1]

When the Cubs win, especially when they win smart like today, I really feel good. But when they lose, particularly when they stink it up, I get bummed - I hate the Cubs, I hate baseball, and I wonder why I spend so much time and energy on baseball. Why should I give a care about a game that funds millionaires and billionaires, when I have a thousandaire salary (and sometimes less than that in the bank)? I'm smart; I have an advanced degree; I take voice lessons for FUN - why do I get so riled up about the Cubs?

 

But then the Cubs will win and I am gleeful and giddy,and an unapologetic fan again.

 

Do any of you have coping mechanisms that work well for you?

Petty theft.

[Sosa21MVP]

When the Cubs win, especially when they win smart like today, I really feel good. But when they lose, particularly when they stink it up, I get bummed - I hate the Cubs, I hate baseball, and I wonder why I spend so much time and energy on baseball. Why should I give a care about a game that funds millionaires and billionaires, when I have a thousandaire salary (and sometimes less than that in the bank)? I'm smart; I have an advanced degree; I take voice lessons for FUN - why do I get so riled up about the Cubs?

 

But then the Cubs will win and I am gleeful and giddy,and an unapologetic fan again.

 

Do any of you have coping mechanisms that work well for you?

 

Drink.....heavily. :wink:

 

No, but I understand. I used to be the same way about all of my teams but I guess after about 20 years of being a serious fan, I've learned to not take it all so seriously. Having said that, I still don't think I have allowed the reality of the 2003 NLCS to sink in. :?

 

The ups and downs are part of what makes it great to be a fan. It makes you feel alive one way or the other. But if a game really gets you down, I've always felt like the best thing is don't dwell on it at all. Go out, do something. Play a videogame, watch a movie, anything but think about it!

[Geech]

I take voice lessons for FUN

 

Found your problem.

 

Maybe you could start liking a better team?

[MPrior]

I take voice lessons for FUN

 

Found your problem.

 

Maybe you could start liking a better team?

 

Easier said than done. And I'm totally with you, KatJ. My mood is impacted by the Cubs to a far greater degree than it really should be. So far, I've been unable to find a cure.

[XZero771679666304]

I take voice lessons for FUN

 

Found your problem.

 

Maybe you could start liking a better team?

 

Easier said than done. And I'm totally with you, KatJ. My mood is impacted by the Cubs to a far greater degree than it really should be. So far, I've been unable to find a cure.

 

Death is the only cure. If a person can just start rooting for a different team, then they never really lived and died with their team to begin with.

[BigbadB]

I take voice lessons for FUN

 

Found your problem.

 

Maybe you could start liking a better team?

 

Easier said than done. And I'm totally with you, KatJ. My mood is impacted by the Cubs to a far greater degree than it really should be. So far, I've been unable to find a cure.

 

Death is the only cure. If a person can just start rooting for a different team, then they never really lived and died with their team to begin with.

 

Well said!

[sweetpeteman]

My release is playing basketball.

[B]

Get a boy-toy.

[Yeti]

there is no cure except death...

 

drinking heavily helps, but unfortunately it wreaks havoc on the rest of your life...

 

i'm still optimistic that there is a balance....but hell, im a cubs fan, optimism is built in and usually misplaced

[indifferent]

I'll do you one better. I'm despondent the Cards lost today. But I like enough people on here that I'm happy for them, especially behind a pitching effort from an old pro. It's tearing me apart. I'm sure I'll get over it quickly if the trend continues.

[XZero771679666304]

As far as just releasing tension, I recommend a driving range or batting cage.

 

Also, I simply can't play baseball video games in season. All they do is remind me of the Cubs.

[SonnyD]

Have sex.......

[Yeti]

Have sex.......

that just makes me wonder why i can get the runner home from third but the cubs cant

[SonnyD]

Have sex.......

that just makes me wonder why i can get the runner home from third but the cubs cant

 

Have sex with 3 women.......Now you can figure out how to get the job done with the bases loaded (obviously Dusty has never had sex with 3 women before).

[B]

As far as just releasing tension, I recommend a driving range or batting cage.

Also, I simply can't play baseball video games in season. All they do is remind me of the Cubs.

 

Or gun range. That's what me and my g/f do to release the stress of our jobs.

[snoodmonger]

I'll do you one better. I'm despondent the Cards lost today. But I like enough people on here that I'm happy for them, especially behind a pitching effort from an old pro. It's tearing me apart. I'm sure I'll get over it quickly if the trend continues.

 

Haha. you're so becoming a Cub-fan. I give it no more than 10 months till you're sporting a 1979 Dennis Lamp throwback jersey and special ordering Old Style by the case.

[sethuel1]

I'll do you one better. I'm despondent the Cards lost today. But I like enough people on here that I'm happy for them, especially behind a pitching effort from an old pro. It's tearing me apart. I'm sure I'll get over it quickly if the trend continues.

 

Haha. you're so becoming a Cub-fan. I give it no more than 10 months till you're sporting a 1979 Dennis Lamp throwback jersey and special ordering Old Style by the 30-pack.

fixed

[indifferent]

I'll do you one better. I'm despondent the Cards lost today. But I like enough people on here that I'm happy for them, especially behind a pitching effort from an old pro. It's tearing me apart. I'm sure I'll get over it quickly if the trend continues.

 

Haha. you're so becoming a Cub-fan. I give it no more than 10 months till you're sporting a 1979 Dennis Lamp throwback jersey and special ordering Old Style by the case.

 

Blasphemous! You also don't know the extent that I enjoy Cubs losses.

[minnesotacubsfan]

When the Cubs win, especially when they win smart like today, I really feel good. But when they lose, particularly when they stink it up, I get bummed - I hate the Cubs, I hate baseball, and I wonder why I spend so much time and energy on baseball. Why should I give a care about a game that funds millionaires and billionaires, when I have a thousandaire salary (and sometimes less than that in the bank)? I'm smart; I have an advanced degree; I take voice lessons for FUN - why do I get so riled up about the Cubs?

 

But then the Cubs will win and I am gleeful and giddy,and an unapologetic fan again.

 

Do any of you have coping mechanisms that work well for you?

 

 

Summit Extra Pale Ale

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Have sex.......

that just makes me wonder why i can get the runner home from third but the cubs cant

 

That really shouldn't have been that funny, but I still laughed out loud. Well done.

[Andy]

If the Cubs just plain lose, I act like a close relative just passed away for about an hour, then I'm good. But if the bullpen blows it or it ends on a stupid blunder or a Neifi GIDP or the like...oh, things get thrown.

[Yeti]

Have sex.......

that just makes me wonder why i can get the runner home from third but the cubs cant

 

That really shouldn't have been that funny, but I still laughed out loud. Well done.

funny what being a cub fan can do for your sence of humor huh?

[Sosa21MVP]

30 packs of Old Style for $10 or less around here, can't beat it. Not that I drink it much yet. Get back to me in 10 years! Although I did like the special edition cans they made for the 2003 season..."2003 What A Year" or something like that. Saved a couple empties to remind of the thrill ride of that season. The bad ending never happened, my memory is a blank after 4. :lol:

[MPrior]

Summit Extra Pale Ale

 

 

Mmmmmmm....with a lemon. So good.