I thought I was getting a grasp on my temper when bowling, but after going 282 after the first 2 last night, I found out otherwise. Anyway, does/would hypnotism work to keep me from getting so ticked off when I don't bowl good (or when I perform poorly at games of skill in general)? I'm tired of being an A-hole, and can't seem to beat this thing on my own. I didn't punch or kick anything, but I was pretty verbal and dropped many F-Bombs.

Any thoughts on how to overcome this problem?
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Hypnotism is not actually a thing to do its really a mind set it is a state of complete relaxation and if you do get hypnotized then be sure to make a post hypnotic suggestion to keep your self in check it could be a word or an action but if you do it the right way you should be ok.  It helped me out with my mental game really well you should go to a hypnotist.  Alot of the pros use them to.
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True, but bowling may be your vent time. Mine didn't manifest at bowling though. However, once I was on my prescription, I was able to laugh off shots easier and think about adjustments. We seems to be around the same age and skill level, also somewhat alike withthe "first time not right thing". Definitely try to get more sleep. The edginess can come from that. The brain doesn't process the chemicals properly and issues like anxiety, anger and depression are exacerbated. Hypnotism may work; I may try it myself for extra emphasis.

Hope I helped some. Also, see if there's a sports psychologist in the area. John Smoltz used one as do many athletes. They're equipped with tools aimed at competitive issues.

As an aspiring psychologist, and one that is possibly considering a career in sport psychology, this is what I can tell you from what I have learned from both Dr. Dean Hinitz (Focused for Bowling), and Dr. Terry Orlick's books:

- YOU AND ONLY YOU have the power to control your own emotions (as well as your lane play and what you do with your life... in reality, you have the choice to do whatever you want). There are things in life that we can control- the ball roll, the way you communicate with your peers/wife/girlfriend, the way you drive, and even the way you handle stress. Again, it comes down to your choice and how you interpret what is going on around you. You shoot a bad game... so what. It is up to you to regulate what you got from it... Your choice to get ticked off, or to figure out what you have learned from that bad experience. Choices, Choices, Choicees. You're under control!

- Realize that there things that are beyond your control. You run into bad breaks in bowling and in life. Your girlfriend can suddenly go insane on you for no reason... you can leave a bad split that should have gotten you 9 pins on that first ball. Realize that some things are truly beyond your control and you can't control them. Control what you can control, let fate take care of what isn't in your hands.

- Positive Imagery. Ever seen Happy Gilmore? Great movie and has lots of humor. However, one line that I feel that is a line that can help all of us and not many of its viewers took home with them was the "think of a happy place" line. Seriously... THINK OF A HAPPY PLACE!!! " It works! Think of a happy place and then positively visualize your action then do it.

- Ever hear of a guy named Mo Pinel? See It-Feel it-Do it! Read his book if you have had the time.

- Remember what GOOD shots feel like. If you remember what a bad shot feels like, then thats what you will remember. Remember and constantly envision what good shots feel like... when you are just sitting at home watching tv, relaxing, and even in the settee area. You can feel what a good shot feels like by simply remembering what it really is. I can bet you a lot of people on the board don't know what a "good shot" feels like, but they can definitely tell you how a "bad shot" feels like.

There are many things we can do to tweak with the mind. The mind is the #1 enemy of any athlete... bowlers included. However, it is up to you to make the commitment and choice to make a solid mental game. Good Luck!
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Get a book called Bowl better Using Self Hypnosis. Written in the 50's. It works.
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