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
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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