Yo, I feel you on the frustration—blackjack can be a brutal grind when the cards aren’t falling your way. Sounds like you’re doing the right stuff with basic strategy and maybe dabbling in card counting, but the house edge is a sneaky beast. My world’s more about betting on basketball, where you can dig into stats and matchups to tilt the odds, but I’ve seen some crossover with casino games. One thing that jumps out: are you managing your bankroll tight? In hoops betting, I never go all-in on one game, and blackjack’s the same—bet small and consistent to weather the swings. Also, are you playing single-deck or multi-deck? Multi-deck games screw with counting big time. Maybe stick to venues with better rules, like 3:2 payouts instead of 6:5. If you’re online, check the RNG’s rep—some platforms are shadier than a bad ref call. Keep grinding, but don’t chase losses like a desperate buzzer-beater. What’s your setup—live casino or online?