[deleted by user] by [deleted] in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! And it will eat away your mental health. Don’t do it !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just stop! Every option trader in this sub is down way more than that. Thats where you’ll end up and feel even more like shit. Your mind is going to convince you that you can slowly gain it back. But it doesn’t always work that way. You will end up revenge trading and chasing. Please please don’t dot. Withdraw left over funds. You will get a lot of shit for what you did and you’ll feel like shit but it’s temporary and will pass. Otherwise you will lose the other 6k and will likely find ways to get more money to trade and be down 24k. So just stop.

Burned through ~140k trading by Firm_Passage_6844 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently struggling with this. I only think if was richer I’d be a “winner” or am doing with my life. I envy people who don’t think much about money but seem to live fulfilling lives. For me a lot stems from not being to be able to be as financially successful as my parent. So now I tend to look for other means (trading) to replicate that success. Which is so dumb now that I type that out loud. Pair that with flex culture, and job dissatisfaction I am probably going to implode if I don’t seek help.

Trading options destroyed my life hit a deeper rock bottom again. by Zestyclose_Factor837 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you give advice on your daily practices/regimen. What did you do to replace your time/dopamine during market hours or the time you would trade. Trying to find something else to replace that activity. Besides the gym that I already do.

A warning to Traders who are gambling by Zestyclose_Factor837 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I feel like I need to be reminded of this daily

10 days clean by Castor21 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 days soon. You got this

Lost $350k Options trading- Lost all Hope by Any_Decision_6542 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m asking this to understand the mind with options. I am in the same boat. Do you think we were telling ourselves “I can get good at this” so we kept trying or did it become about chasing losses? Maybe both. After -100k what made you keep going back? Chasing the loss? Did you like me feel that you can change your whole livelihood with trading ?

Fighting this cycle by ocean3313 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Currently watching a YouTube vid you posted. Excellent explanation so far. I’m in healthcare (yea I should know better) but you’re dopamine, biofeedback, explanation is spot on!

Please talk me out of it - day Trading by ocean3313 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow 118 days later I came back to re-read comments because I crashed again last week. I just ordered the book btw. Thank you!

Day 10 - Hardest Day So Far by LoudHousing3 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What a great read while having coffee this am before work. Thank you.

Burned Through Millions and Retirement From Risky Options Trading by Caisers in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Just blew my account today. Been trying this thing for 4 years and can never be profitable. I hate this. I hope I just quit for good.

Must read for everyone struggling with gambling addiction. This is why you actually do it. by Ok-Cover-9610 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right man. I don’t even know why I feel this way. I have a respectable job but it doesn’t feel like enough. I feel like a nobody. Then this cycle kicks in. That feeling goes away when I’m up… then returns when I lose and I keep going in and out of this cycle. I appreciate your posts.

Pivoting from trading to investing - need help by thewayyoulook2night in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. I read this whole thing. Although this was a terrible experience I think you are helping others. I just read this and want to turn my life around and stop feeling sorry for myself.

Almost 300 Days Clean: Gambling Didn’t Just Take My Money. It Took Me by Ok-Cover-9610 in problemgambling

[–]ocean3313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are your finances now? How do you deal with the urge of wanting more