I'm skipping the rest of the finals, due to health concerns. Am I a bad fan?

[Bullseyes]

Health is more important than someone labeling you a "bad fan".

 

[Vidic15*]

As many other people have pointed out, perspective is important. In the end, if these guys win or lose, they are millionaires and I'm regular Joe shmoe. Plus, I cherish the experiences of such a Cup run. I was in the city for Game 1 and 2 with friends. Good times.

 

[FOD]

I was wondering if me skipping the remaining games of the finals makes me a bad fan. I am a huge Rangers fan, but at this point after watching the past 2 games, I do not think I can continue on watching any longer.

I literally had pains in my chest after watching the Rangers blow all those 2 goal leads the past few games, and the non-call in the 3rd tonight was the icing on the cake. When the Rangers lost Game 2 in OT, I literally had trouble breathing I was so upset.

Mentally, it has also caused me such anguish that I can not sleep nor can I function properly at work, and it has caused me major depression as well. Thoughts of hurting myself have even entered into my mind...thoughts about hating life, etc.

I know this sounds crazy, but I cannot control how I feel no matter what rational explanation goes into it. Hearing things like "all these guys are millionaires" and "it's just a game" does not help me at all, does it help you?

Nothing seems to help. I have such an attachment to this team, the past 2 games have literally sickened me. I will check the scores at the end of the game, when I feel it's safe to do so (4 to 5 hours after the start of the game). But that's it.

I managed to get through Game 1, and thought it could not get any worse than that. I was wrong. Not only did they blow a 2 goal lead in Game 2...they did it THREE TIMES instead of just once like they did in Game 1.

That literally shook me to the core, both mentally and physically. I don't want to die because of this. I literally had chest pains at the end of Game 2 and I had trouble breathing.

So my question is, am I a bad fan for skipping out on the rest of the finals? I do feel guilty about it...but I feel as if it is not worth losing my life over this and I cannot take the way this team tortures me any longer. Thoughts? Have you had any physical symptoms as well?

I am 48 and had a similar response to last nights game. However, do what I do after bad Ranger losses. Close yourself in a room by yourself and throw and bang as many non breakable items as possible. I felt much better but woke up this morning with a swollen hand.

 

[robwrx04]

Watch the game because you enjoy it. Don't let the game take the enjoyment away from you.

 

[bmw2004]

I am taking very personal every Rangers loss especially if it's a playoffs or the Stanley Cup Finals which happens to be once every 20 years for this team. I know if they lose let's say in game 6 or 7 I will be extremely upset and depressed at the point where I can't see or talk to no one for hours or even days including my wife. I've had a lot of fights with her over this in the past and present. The one and only thing that might help me in this situation is to skip the rest of the finals. I've never tried this before not sure if I will now.

 

[gardenparty]

As infuriating and incredibly disappointing as the last 2 games have been, let's put things in perspective. If someone had gazed into a crystal ball and told you before the start of the season that the Rangers would be playing in the 2013-4 Stanley Cup Final, I think most of us would be ecstatic with this news.

Sure, it's a mountain to climb now down 0-2, but both games were eminently winnable. If we win these next two at MSG (in this crazy year of the 2 goal and 2 game comebacks!), the series and momentum shifts our way.

 

[Synergy27]

Just have to do something to let that anger out.

BREAK something. Destroy a chair, it doesn't matter. It doesn't make you crazy to break something over a game, gotta let out that frustration someway.

I tossed Ziti out my 2nd story window after that loss to the Sharks at MSG this year.

I was calm after both OT losses. I guess numb more than anything. It helped to stuff my face with Wendy's after last night.

I mean, I think you're kidding, but if you're not, this absolutely does make you crazy. If you get angry enough at one set of dudes you don't know being better at whacking around a little piece of rubber than another set of dudesb you don't know that you will start breaking **** or throwing **** out the window, you're crazy.

Relax.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

This conversation has run its course. Obviously, if watching the Stanley Cup Final causes you physical symptoms, stop watching and decide if you need medical attention. Life is more important than hockey.