disease can mess up your game?

Jimbojim

Jimbojim

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Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time.

I have been diagnosed that I have a mono-nucleosis and for a couple of months now I can't shoot straight, I can't aim, I don't remember deflection and I don't even remember how I used to stance myself.

This has depressed me more than the fatigue the disease causes. I'm sad and clueless as to what I can do to bring my game up to where it was for a start...improvement for later.

Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
 
I probably can't offer much help because I've never experienced your situation. I can relate however to your frustration because my game tends to go south anytime I have a bad cold that has any affect on my sinus system. I would tend to believe that a sunus condition in my case is just enough to throw off my balance to where I loose my stance and visual perception. I simply don't play when I'm in that kind of shape because there is nothing to be gained but pure frustration. Something might be said for me teaching myself to play under such conditions, but I don't ever see myself in action, or in the finals of the US Open with a sinus infection.
dave
 
Jimbojim said:
Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time.

I have been diagnosed that I have a mono-nucleosis and for a couple of months now I can't shoot straight, I can't aim, I don't remember deflection and I don't even remember how I used to stance myself.

This has depressed me more than the fatigue the disease causes. I'm sad and clueless as to what I can do to bring my game up to where it was for a start...improvement for later.

Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
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Wow, I am very sorry to hear that. I do know how disease can affect your game. I have rheaumatoid arthritis and when it is active, I cannot play due to either pain or the inability to even form a bridge because my fingers are too swollen. Fortunately, I have been on medication and have not had a serious flare up for quite some time.

I can understand your depression; I can remember taking a bridge head and using that because I could not form bridge with my fingers, wondering if it would be legal in a tournament.

I don't know a lot about mono-nucleosis, but I am assuming that you are on some type of medication to alleviate the symptoms. I would recommend just working through the issues and continue to enjoy the game. As long as you are enjoying the game you will be able to play up to your current fullest capabilities.

Best of luck to you!
 
Don't sweat it

Jimbojim said:
Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time.

I have been diagnosed that I have a mono-nucleosis and for a couple of months now I can't shoot straight, I can't aim, I don't remember deflection and I don't even remember how I used to stance myself.

This has depressed me more than the fatigue the disease causes. I'm sad and clueless as to what I can do to bring my game up to where it was for a start...improvement for later.

Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
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I had mono many years ago. I was working construction at the time and thought I had a nasty cold. I finally decided to go see the doctor when I couldn't get out of bed one morning, too weak. I lost over forty pounds which was far more than I needed to at the time. I was weak as a kitten for six months and it was another six months before I was back to "normal".

Everything about your system is a little out of kilter right now including perception and the mental functions needed to play your best pool. Hard to do but I strongly recommend applying tincture of time. Bang balls around if you miss the pool room but don't get upset about how you are shooting. One fine morning you will wake up and feel like going kick a bear in the ass just because you feel great enough to enjoy the fight. That is when it will be time to go back to serious pool.

Hu
 
I don't know what level you played at before, but I don't think it really matters. I had 2 strokes and 2 heart attacks. I'm 68 yo. The last stroke 5 years ago took most of my game away. When I got healthy enough to get back to the table I found I didn't have a clue what to do anymore. I was a strong "B" player for years and couldn't draw a ball 2' more that 1 out of 10 times. Most of the time the QB jumped the OB and flew off the table. At that point I was back 50+ years to a "D" player. That's how much my pool memory was wiped out with the strokes. I bought basic books on pool, dvd's showing the basics up to advanced, and asked many questions on AZ.

I practiced 3 to 5 hours a day for 6 months and slowly I got back to where I know I'm a "B" player again. I will get to strong "B" player again soon. My goal is to get back to an "A" player on a BB. I know it's easy for me to say you can do whatever you want to do, but I can say it because I lived it and did it. Good luck to you. Johnnyt
 
Jimbojim said:
Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time.

I have been diagnosed that I have a mono-nucleosis and for a couple of months now I can't shoot straight, I can't aim, I don't remember deflection and I don't even remember how I used to stance myself.

This has depressed me more than the fatigue the disease causes. I'm sad and clueless as to what I can do to bring my game up to where it was for a start...improvement for later.

Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
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First start taking vitamins B (any and all types), vitamin C, Vitamin E. These are all helpful for memory problems especially the vitamins B and E.

Second find some basic drills to run through that test all the aspects of shotmaking. Identify the specific problem areas and note if it's memory related (like gee I can't remember if it's outside or inside I need on these banks) or just "out of practice". Any memory related stuff you can pick up reading online or just ask here on AZB.

Terry <also has memory related problems.
 
Tbeaux said:
First start taking vitamins B (any and all types), vitamin C, Vitamin E. These are all helpful for memory problems especially the vitamins B and E.

Second find some basic drills to run through that test all the aspects of shotmaking. Identify the specific problem areas and note if it's memory related (like gee I can't remember if it's outside or inside I need on these banks) or just "out of practice". Any memory related stuff you can pick up reading online or just ask here on AZB.

Terry <also has memory related problems.
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The main thing I would say is the lack of feeling comfortable. Can't remember the feel of deflection accurately, can't get comfortable with my legs as if I don't remember exactly how I used to place them or is it because I'm tired and I have become lazy to work it out? I don't know
 
Jimbojim said:
The main thing I would say is the lack of feeling comfortable. Can't remember the feel of deflection accurately, can't get comfortable with my legs as if I don't remember exactly how I used to place them or is it because I'm tired and I have become lazy to work it out? I don't know
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Ahhh........ that's muscle memory. Wait till the doc gives you the all clear then exercise (light) and do dexterity drills. Go back to the absolute basics of stance and stroke and it will all start coming back. Be patient (not a pun) it'll come slowly at first and then more and more quickly as you regain confidence.
 
Mono is terrible, I had it last year, sometimes its all you can do to get out of bed, it can linger awhile, get rest, take vitamins and you will get better.
 
Wow

Man Johnny , you have really overcame alot that most take for granted
worse thing that gets me at times is gout .If I eat right I dont have much
to worry about. Great story of what pool means to you ....rep to you sir :thumbup:

Johnnyt said:
I don't know what level you played at before, but I don't think it really matters. I had 2 strokes and 2 heart attacks. I'm 68 yo. The last stroke 5 years ago took most of my game away. When I got healthy enough to get back to the table I found I didn't have a clue what to do anymore. I was a strong "B" player for years and couldn't draw a ball 2' more that 1 out of 10 times. Most of the time the QB jumped the OB and flew off the table. At that point I was back 50+ years to a "D" player. That's how much my pool memory was wiped out with the strokes. I bought basic books on pool, dvd's showing the basics up to advanced, and asked many questions on AZ.

I practiced 3 to 5 hours a day for 6 months and slowly I got back to where I know I'm a "B" player again. I will get to strong "B" player again soon. My goal is to get back to an "A" player on a BB. I know it's easy for me to say you can do whatever you want to do, but I can say it because I lived it and did it. Good luck to you. Johnnyt
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I dont have Mono, but I will share my experience.

I have a spinal disorder and a chest disorder. The spinal causes all the pain so its the worst of the two. The chest disorder my bad game came from all the cortico-steroids they had me on (Prednisone 80mg a day) where I couldnt even focus on the balls in front of me. Instead of cutting the one in the corner, I had to cut 3 ones in the corner. I quit the treatment not because of that but because of other side effects and things came back to me slowly.

Now I shoot like my old self when I'm not hurting real bad. If its days where just my back hurts I can take that pain. But when it starts giving me the muscle spasms in my neck and shoulder and the severe shoulder pain I have to limit myself. Sometimes the pain gets to me as its always with me 24/7 but there is times it triggers my temper because its limiting my shooting and getting my mindset away from the game. But when its actually toned down a bit I can shoot almost as good as I did at 19 (I'm only 29)
 
Man, what a bunch of sickies we are! Type 2 diabetic here...numb feet. You don't realize how much you rely on the neves of the bottom of your feet for balance until they are gone. At least mono is something you can recover from. Just hang in there...get better. While you're getting better, think about what Johnny T went through. I have zero problems, comparatively speaking.
 
shootingarts said:
i had mono many years ago. I was working construction at the time and thought i had a nasty cold. I finally decided to go see the doctor when i couldn't get out of bed one morning, too weak. I lost over forty pounds which was far more than i needed to at the time. I was weak as a kitten for six months and it was another six months before i was back to "normal".

Everything about your system is a little out of kilter right now including perception and the mental functions needed to play your best pool. Hard to do but i strongly recommend applying tincture of time. Bang balls around if you miss the pool room but don't get upset about how you are shooting. one fine morning you will wake up and feel like going kick a bear in the ass just because you feel great enough to enjoy the fight. that is when it will be time to go back to serious pool.

Hu
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i likes it!!
 
I met a player that had a parasite that fed off his corneas and basically turned his eyes to mush. The replaced them with glass eyes and his game went downhill from there.

Since he was a real jerk when he could see, we now move the balls on him or put heavy lead weights in front of his cue just as he is about to take his final stroke. :D
 
Jimbojim said:
Hello all, I haven't posted in a long time.

I have been diagnosed that I have a mono-nucleosis and for a couple of months now I can't shoot straight, I can't aim, I don't remember deflection and I don't even remember how I used to stance myself.

This has depressed me more than the fatigue the disease causes. I'm sad and clueless as to what I can do to bring my game up to where it was for a start...improvement for later.

Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
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You must be funny in the head. Mono can be some serious sh.it, some people don't get out of bed when they have it. I would think crappy pool would be an inconvenience at best, given the potential...

That said, I've never had it, but I have played some good pool with a fever before!
 
ShootingArts said:
I had mono many years ago....you will wake up and feel like going kick a bear in the ass just because you feel great enough to enjoy the fight...

Hu
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And contrary to the above: Do NOT kick a bear in the ass, regardless of how bold or slippery you feel.

muahahaha!
 
Jimbojim said:
Any mindset you guys can suggest me so I can regain confidence because I'm lost:frown:
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While not wishing to diminish the seriousness of your condition I think that the only way to overcome your lack of confidence is with the power of your mind. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease almost 18 years ago but I vowed not to let it beat me and it doesn't. I take so many pills that I rattle. But I still play as well (or as badly) as I ever did.

I play tournaments twice a week and I go to them expecting to win. It is a shock to me when I get beaten even by better players. Sometimes I do win - twice already this year and I am planning on winning again tomorrow.

The funny thing is I only win when I am feeling below par. Maybe because it requires a little more concentration.

So think positive - you cannot play well unless you think that you can.
 
Hitting balls will bring your game back. I quit for 35 years until I retired and I'm better now than before.
 
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