Recently got some messages from traders stuck in the same cycle, asking what actually works to break it.

Here's what helped me:

Set your position size BEFORE hitting that buy button. Seriously. Most regret? It starts when you wing it. I'm talking exact numbers - how much you're putting in, where you're cutting losses (could be a price level, time limit, or specific market reaction).

Impulsive sizing kills accounts. Pre-planning saves them.