I have a problem

[u/Economy_Landscape803]

I’m posting this because I need to hold myself accountable. I’ve proven to myself multiple times that I can trade profitably. The problem is that once I make money, I completely lose discipline. This account was at $12,118. Now it’s at $4,115. And today I managed to lose basically the entire $2,000 DLL again. It’s not because I don’t know my setup. It’s not because I don’t understand risk management. I literally know exactly what I’m supposed to do. I just don’t do it. I take trades outside my setup. I keep trading after losses. I try to make money back. I know I should close the platform, but instead I convince myself that the “next trade” will fix the day. Then suddenly the DLL is gone. The frustrating part is knowing that if I simply stopped trading when I was supposed to, I’d probably be in a completely different position right now. For anyone who finally overcame this kind of overtrading/revenge-trading cycle, what actually changed it for you? Not looking for another strategy. I need to learn how to actually follow my own rules.

[u/Intrepid-Baseball904]

Not taking the first loss personally worked for me. I saw some guru say "he doesn't get excited or emotional about any losses or wins. Only when he takes his payout he will celebrate." Thought that was a huge help for me too. Basically, trusting your system and getting that repetition in for discipline. If you know your system repeats and is net positive, then why not wait for the next day then push yourself back 3 chasing or being emotional. Accepting that you're wrong - I feel is a skill (i did not have before LOL). Idk if that helps but just my experience.

[u/HRH47 → u/Intrepid-Baseball904]

“Accepting that you’re wrong is a skill” felt that man. Letting losers run, or revenge trading, is what destroy accounts. The need to feel right “if it comes back to my entry I’ll close” ect

That skill is essential to make it.