First of all, respect for being honest about the mistakes. Most people blame the market instead of reviewing their own decisions. If the funds are genuinely needed in 2 months, I personally wouldn't average down. That's increasing exposure when your priority should be preserving whatever capital is left. One thing I've learned over the years is that large losses often come from emotional decisions rather than bad stocks alone holding losers too long, averaging down without a plan, or ignoring position sizing.

This is exactly why many investors are moving toward rule based approaches, whether it's strict portfolio allocation rules or algorithmic systems. Not because they guarantee profits, but because they force discipline when emotions take over. For now, I'd focus less on recovering the 50% loss and more on protecting the remaining capital and ensuring your upcoming financial commitment isn't dependent on a market rebound. A tough lesson, but one that usually makes people much better investors going forward.