How to stay mentally intact while playing from behind / playing on the losing side?
Okay, listen. I really love this game, because of the strategy and skill expression. But I HATE losing. Being miserable 50% of the time playing a game really isn't enjoyable, but I'm aware this can be changed with a different mindset / perspective. It's so easy for me to fall into this pit of despair. Obviously there's possibilities to win every game, but I'll very quickly write off games as lost, and start to feel hopeless if our team starts falling behind in levels and gold. That's not to say I give up, but I would be lying if I said these feelings didn't affect my gameplay and decision making. I fall into the category of "gifted kid in school who never faced challenges until they hit the real world and then found themselves incapable of coping," which probably plays into my relationship with the game. Things have to go perfectly according to my plan, and any kind of challenge or struggle sends me spiraling.
So um how can I be ok with playing out a game where our team is currently losing or just accepting a loss after the fact?
Looking for practical, actionable, and philosophical advice, I guess.