I’m posting this because I need to get it off my chest, and maybe it’ll serve as a reality check for someone else.
For a long time, I convinced myself I was just one "big win" or one "better strategy" away from success. Instead, day trading has genuinely ruined my life, both financially and mentally.
• The Financial Toll: I’ve lost money I couldn't afford to lose. My savings are gone, and the stress of trying to "trade my way back to even" only made the hole deeper.
• The Mental Toll: The constant anxiety, the dopamine hits of the wins, and the crushing depression of the losses have left me a shell of who I used to be. I’ve lost sleep, neglected my relationships, and lived in a state of constant fight-or-flight for months/years.
It wasn't an investment; it was a high-stakes addiction masked as "work." If you’re struggling like I am, please know you aren't alone. I’m trying to walk away and reclaim my sanity, but the damage is real and it is heavy.