Loneliness …
What creates loneliness in a trader ? The answer is in these 2 four-letter words - Draw Down.
As human , we tend to talk more about our winnings than losers. That is quite natural , probably we want to maintain face value. This “keeping to ourselves” behavior is stressful and may be a time bomb to our health and psychology …
The loneliness of trading is a painful reality for traders , regardless of their level of success , their experience or their personal relationships. Trading is the most lonely job in the world , probably. The stresses built into the profession of trading isolate traders from their natural , emotional supports and outlets.
Large losses , competition , and the built-in psychological and physical demands of trading create a perfect climate for traders to learn how to repress their day-to-day feelings of fear , guilt , sadness , isolation and boredom in order to keep going.
Unfortunately , it is this survival pattern of blocking and not communicating feelings which can make a trader feel …
