Reasons why FX can drive you crazy and how to deal with it

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Today’s topic is "Why FX makes you go crazy and how to deal with it."

Introduction: I understand the feeling of going crazy in FX

"When I'm trading FX, I feel like I might go crazy."

I understand this feeling all too well.

When I lost 10 million yen myself, I seriously felt like I might go crazy.
I constantly thought about charts, couldn’t sleep at night, and lost emotional control.

But you’re not alone in this.

Many traders have the same experience.
This time, I’ll share why FX can drive you crazy and how to deal with it.

1. Reasons FX makes you go crazy

1. Because profits and losses are always in your head

When you’re trading FX, profits and losses stay on your mind all the time.
Even at work, while eating, while with family, you think about charts.

“I wonder how much profit I have now.”
“Have unrealized losses increased?”

This state eats away at your mind.
Especially when you’re carrying large unrealized losses, it’s the worst. Constant anxiety dominates and you can’t focus on other things.

2. Because you look at the chart too much

When you’re in a position, you can’t stop looking at the chart.
You check the chart every minute, every five minutes, dozens of times without noticing.

This behavior is what mentally corners you.

Every time you look at the chart, unrealized profits decrease or unrealized losses increase.
Each time, your emotions are shaken.

Then you become exhausted, your judgment falters, and you trade emotionally.

3. Because your sense of money becomes distorted

If you continue FX trading, your sense of money will go off.

“Losing 10,000 yen isn’t a big deal.”

If you start thinking this, it’s a danger signal.
In daily life, 10,000 yen is a lot of money.

However, in FX, it can disappear with just one trade.

This numbing sensation is the first step toward a big loss.

2. Characteristics of people who are prone to going crazy in FX

1. People with “posi-positi” syndrome

They must always hold a position to feel at ease.
Even if there’s no chance, they enter anyway.

People with this “posi-positi” syndrome are more likely to go crazy.

Because they’re always carrying risk.
Always living with anxiety, there’s no time for mental rest.

2. People who are easily swayed by emotions

If profits rise, they get elated; if losses occur, they get depressed.

People with volatile emotional waves are prone to mental distress in FX.

FX is not suitable for those who can’t control their emotions.
If you trade while swayed by emotions, you will surely incur big losses.
And your mental state will collapse.

3. People who are excessively obsessed with profits

“I absolutely want to win.”
“I want to end this month in the plus.”

This obsession is dangerous.
If you’re overly attached, you can’t accept losses.

You’ll hesitate to cut losses, repeat revenge trades, and aggravate losses.
Too much attachment makes calm judgment impossible.

4. People who are isolated

FX is a solitary battle.
Face the charts alone, decide alone, take the results alone.

If there’s no one to consult, no one to share trading worries with.
This isolation tightens the mental pressure.

3. Guidelines for interrupting FX trading

1. When funds are running low

If funds are running low, stop trading immediately.
The urge to “recoup somehow” leads to reckless trades.

Trading in a hurry always loses.
When money is decreasing, you should rest.

2. When you can’t make a calm judgment

“I don’t care anymore.”
“I just want to recoup.”

If you feel this way, immediately pause trading.
Trading without calm judgment is gambling.

Take a break, then return once you’ve cooled off.

4. Secrets to avoid going crazy in FX

1. Thoroughly follow your own trading rules

The most important secret to avoid going crazy in FX is to follow your rules.

If you follow the rules, you won’t incur huge losses.
If you don’t incur big losses, your mind won’t collapse.

Follow entry rules
Follow stop-loss rules
Follow take-profit rules
Take a break after a series of losses

Just following rules greatly reduces mental burden.

2. Build mental strength

Mental strength can be trained.
Not perfect, but gradually becomes stronger.

Ability to withstand repeated losses
Ability to accept losses
Ability to control emotions

These come with experience little by little.
Don’t rush; steadily strengthen your mind.

3. Trade with surplus funds

Always trade with surplus funds.
Never use living expenses or money you’d be distressed about losing.
Trading with an amount you wouldn’t mind losing creates mental ease.

“Worst case, I can lose it all and I’ll be fine.”

That margin allows you to stay calm, not get emotional, and follow your rules.

Summary: If you feel you’re about to go crazy, take a break immediately

When FX makes you feel crazy, stop trading right away.

Pushing through will bring no good outcomes.
Losses will grow, and your mind will be further boxed in.

Things you can start today

・When in a position, don’t overuse looking at the chart
・Clarify and absolutely follow your rules
・If you have a losing streak, definitely take a break
・Trade with surplus funds
・Don’t carry it all alone; talk to someone

FX is a mentally demanding game.
However, with the right approach, you won’t go crazy.

Follow the rules, stay calm, and trade steadily.
That is the only path to long-term survival.

If you feel crazy right now, stop trading immediately.
There is always tomorrow’s market. There is no need to rush.

First, prioritize calming your mind.

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