A destructive behavior where, driven by anger from a recent loss, you lose emotional control and trade larger sizes to recover everything in one shot. Neurologically, this occurs due to an "amygdala hijack," where stress degrades prefrontal cortex (logical) function.
How to Do It
The moment a losing streak or predefined loss limit is hit, immediately close the screen and mandate a trading halt for the day.
Effect
Prevents decision-making errors at peak emotional arousal and caps the depth of the drawdown.
How to Use
1. Accept the loss honestly as a "cost"
2. Physically step away from the PC/phone
3. Calmly review rules for the next day