Breaking the Cycle: Confession of a Struggling Trader

Have you ever felt trapped in a never-ending cycle of losing trades, emotional decisions, and financial pressure?

I’ve been there — and to be honest, sometime I’m still recovering.

For a long time, I thought trading was my way out. I believed I could flip a small account overnight, especially with high leverage. But reality hit hard. I found myself chasing entries, entering random trades just to feel something — a thrill, a hope, an escape from my financial problems.

Sometimes I won, but most times I lost. And the worst part? I kept repeating it.
My capital was small, my leverage was high, and my risk was totally out of control. I was addicted to the action, not the strategy. Trading became gambling — with the illusion of skill.

If any of this sounds familiar, then please keep reading.

The Real Problem Isn’t the Market — It’s the Mindset

I realized I wasn’t trading a system. I was trading my emotions.
I let FOMO, hope, and desperation control my decisions. And every time I lost, I felt worse, which only made me chase the next trade even harder.

It wasn’t sustainable — and it definitely wasn’t professional.

So How Do We Break the Cycle?

Here’s what I’ve started doing, and what I’d recommend to anyone going through the same struggle:

1. Stop Trading Without a Plan
   Don’t enter the market just because you feel like it. Only trade clear, tested setups.
2. Lower the Leverage or Don’t Use It at All
   Leverage magnifies risk. Without enough capital, it’s a double-edged sword.
3. Risk Small – Always
   Even if your account is small, trade with 1-2% risk per trade. It’s not about how fast you grow — it’s about staying alive in the game.
4. Accept That You Don’t Need to Trade Every Day
   One good trade a week is better than 10 random ones.
5. Focus on Your Psychology
   Read, reflect, journal. Know your triggers. Know when you’re trading for the wrong reasons.

Final Thoughts

If this article resonates with you, then take a step back today. Reflect. Reset.
You’re not alone in this — many traders fall into this trap. But what separates the successful ones is self-awareness and discipline.

Let’s stop the cycle together.
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Thanks!

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ADMIN
30/07/25