Hard rule: after a full-risk loss, step away from the desk for at least 15 minutes. If you took a second loss, you're done for the session.
Trading Psychology
Revenge trading
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Revenge trading is what happens when your emotional state is bigger than your plan. It's the fastest way to convert a single losing trade into a losing week.
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