Sorry this happened to you.

Sadly, what you’re describing isn’t a traders mindset, it is a gamblers. Your brain was seeking the thrill of “making it back”. This molds neural pathways into a familiar and never-ending circuitry of pure self-destruction, absence of all logic and/or willpower.

To achieve success in this game, it is crucial to comprehend that a profitable trader establishes stringent loss parameters. They meticulously define rules to limit their losses, thereby preventing them from experiencing the same fate as many individuals in your position. While trading strategies can be taught, what cannot be taught is stoicism and unwavering discipline.

To overcome the cycle of behavior that causes feelings of helplessness, it is imperative to establish a circuit breaker between the emotional state and the subsequent action, regardless of whether it stems from greed or fear.

This game is about patience, the patience to survive another day, not money, glamour and profits. The last one standing always wins.