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

[rayzor]

I get the feeling that this coaching staff already had this mindset. 

Fox had it for years before we parted ways.

[rayzor]

If I quit caring whether they win or lose I quit caring about the team altogether.

[GSO_Pantherz]

This thread is what so many fans need to read and apply to their lives. It’s easier said than done, of course, but the simple point is that we should not invest so much emotional energy into an outcome we have NO control over.

[Mr. Scot]

On 11/30/2018 at 4:44 PM, 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.

I don't let it affect my real world life.

Can't stop caring though. I love football and this is my favorite team.

[PantherBoy95]

I don't think some really grasp the entire concept of this thread.

He's not literally saying don't watch, or get excited etc. 
The problem is there are grown men and women that are letting their moods be impacted for days on end, over a game in which you have absolutely ZERO contribution to. (Trust me wearing your dirty socks, or sitting in that lucky couch spot didn't help CMC score.)

I've learned in sports (specifically football) to ride the highs, and quickly discard the lows.

[Palmetto]

On 11/30/2018 at 4:18 PM, ickmule said:

I did that week 3 of last season and yes, you too will feel much better when you do what OP says.  

If that was true you wouldn't be  watching or posting comments on Panthers games

[Piff]

I still care but I'm not emotionally invested. If they lose, they lose.

[Porn Shop Clerk]

you can want the team to win and still not be suicidal after a loss

[JARROD]

If you don’t care,.. then why troll a message board for a football team. Go make post comments all day on FB or Instagram.

I think a lot of negative people have very miserable lives. 

Go get happy.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

3 hours ago, PantherBoy95 said:

I don't think some really grasp the entire concept of this thread.

He's not literally saying don't watch, or get excited etc. 
The problem is there are grown men and women that are letting their moods be impacted for days on end, over a game in which you have absolutely ZERO contribution to. (Trust me wearing your dirty socks, or sitting in that lucky couch spot didn't help CMC score.)

I've learned in sports (specifically football) to ride the highs, and quickly discard the lows.

This.  

[jumpman910]

Do to bigger family issue this is where I'm at with the team.

I just watch to have it on now. If they win great if they don't then oh well 

[hepcat]

3 hours ago, PantherBoy95 said:

I don't think some really grasp the entire concept of this thread.

He's not literally saying don't watch, or get excited etc. 
The problem is there are grown men and women that are letting their moods be impacted for days on end, over a game in which you have absolutely ZERO contribution to. (Trust me wearing your dirty socks, or sitting in that lucky couch spot didn't help CMC score.)

I've learned in sports (specifically football) to ride the highs, and quickly discard the lows.

Yea, most seemed to have grossly misinterpreted what I meant by this post. We have no control over how this team performs. It’s just a fun time waster to watch NFL football, no matter how much you want to care, nothing you do will change anything this team deos. 

If you do want to hinge the wellness of your entire psyche on something you have literally ZERO control over, you’re going to have a bad time. I’m just going to enjoy watching football while I can and disconnect when the game/season is over

[Jangler]

On 11/30/2018 at 5:24 PM, RumHam said:

Stop watching. You'll feel better. Pull for the Patriots. You'll feel better. Go find your safe space call mommy. You'll feel better.

[ScottyAbe31]

I've hit this point finally. Team has gone downhill since that Thursday night game. Might as well regroup and make positive changes for next season.