Hello.
So I tried to move up to nl5 2times before and still failed. The last time problem wasnt as much in my game (which I have improved since then as well) as it was in my "mental block". I was just soooooo moneyscared. I dont think its caused by my bankroll since its big enough to play nl10 ♦. I just dont know how to gain that confidance to play there. Any advice?
Good luck and have a nice day.
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Hi sdf256,
It is easy to be moneyscared when you first start playing on a higher limit. Just play one table at first and get used to it. Try to think in big blinds instead of money. 10 big blinds is 10 big blinds no matter what the stakes are 
One thing you could consider is buying StarsHelper. That will convert your stack size to big blinds so you don't even see the money.
Hello la55i,
yeah when I tried to move up last time I was playing with my stack shown in money. But lately I started using Starscaption to convert my chips into big blinds so now it should be easier.
Yes I have had this problem when I first moved up from 1/2 to 2/5, if you forget about the money and think of it as points I found this easier and don't stop playing the way you beat 1/2 as this will keep you in good stead its when you get to 10/20 this is the time when players will put you in difficult spots who are taking notice of how you play even 5/10 still has poor players. Don't think because you are playing 2/5 your up against superior players you are not, keep it tight and pick your spots even if you think your ahead you can still fold if you get to much action. If you have got enough buy ins to get to 2/5 your bankroll is going in the right direction keep learning from forums like this and watch players on twitch most players at the lower levels are playing for fun if you want to beat them keep learning off the table.
I was scared to play NL25 at first, untill I got stacked twice in 2 minutes and saw that I could take it, so for me getting stacked helped me over the moneyscaredness.