A way to stop the insanity and lessen the pain: A reformed Chiefaholic's advice

[Strongside]

I've not reached the point of not caring at all, or quitting. I'll never do that. I love the game and the history of the game too much to consider it. What I have taught myself to do, though, is to drastically shorten the amount of time I spend hurting after a loss. I was at the game, and I've never been through anything like that within a 3 hour span in my life. Ever. I went from a permanent smile at halftime and a feeling of pure elation, to literally feeling numb and that my heart had just been ripped out of my chest...as we all did. After we walked out of the stadium, it was time to move on. That's what I've learned to do.

I now choose to live in the moment. Being emotionally invested in the game is half of the fun for me. Watching a game and not caring for the outcome is just shitty. Why watch at all? 3 hours of my week spent cheering for my team and acting like a fool emotionally isn't unhealthy if you can put the loss behind you and move on. I don't let it ruin my week anymore.

This loss sucks, and badly. I'll never forget it. But I'm not going to let it dictate my happiness either.

Chin up, guys....and don't quit. That's not the answer. Just teach yourself to handle the ups and downs in a different way.