It’s a Miserable Life – Trading and Depression

[KCalhoun]

Having ET around to chat with you guys helps hold off depression.... for the most part

 

[Bill Pro]

You may want to reevaluate your take on "Phil". Sounds like that he was actually the content and successful one long-term, he probably does not roam ET to drum up upcoming book sales, he probably does not need to sell books at all.

And I am not sure why it is surprising that many in this industry succumb to alcohol, drugs, suicidal tendencies and other poor choices in life. The percentage of gamblers and addicts in trading is probably higher than in any other industry.

It's not the prayer or thanksgiving activity itself that provides contentment and happiness. It depends all on whom we pray to and and whom we give thanks to and put our faith and trust. If prayer and meditation is merely used to self-reflect and to become better beings by our own measure and standards then we still declare ourselves savior and lord over ourselves. Never heard how such philosophy leads to a more purpose driven and meaningful life. I don't know who you pray to and it's not my business just saying that as long as we pray and live a life that evolves around our own egotistical nature we are not any better off than animals that are born, grow, eat, drink, sleep, fuck, and die.

I like your take on Phil actually being the content person in the pit. I never considered that before. PS: My books are free for the asking.

 

[KCalhoun]

I like your take on Phil actually being the content person in the pit. I never considered that before. PS: My books are free for the asking.

Bill - thx, it was great reading your experience on the floor... fascinating stuff

 

[Monobrowtrading]

I like your take on Phil actually being the content person in the pit. I never considered that before. PS: My books are free for the asking.

What would you say is best for depression? Meditation, Psilocybin Mushrooms or a Blow-up doll?

 

[Bad_Badness]

FWIW an Eastern Perspective:

Desire can lead to suffering. If you add poisons such as greed, jealousy, anger or fear it can compound. These poisons are like air, if you create them, they come back at you.

Western psychologist can describe depression as slow leaking anger.

It seems that traders work in a hazardous environment!

 

[Cuddles]

What would you say is best for depression? Meditation, Psilocybin Mushrooms or a Blow-up doll?

That's a question for Ken

 

[tango29]

What would you say is best for depression? Meditation, Psilocybin Mushrooms or a Blow-up doll?

I'm all for psilocybin or DMT, just wish I knew where to get this stuff. Haven't been able to since long ago in the college days.

 

[zghorner]

What would you say is best for depression? Meditation, Psilocybin Mushrooms or a Blow-up doll?

I just started experimenting with shrooms. Interesting so far.

 

[Overnight]

I'm all for psilocybin or DMT, just wish I knew where to get this stuff. Haven't been able to since long ago in the college days.

I believe they are now legal in Oregon? Washington? One of those NW states.

 

[TheDawn]

Having ET around to chat with you guys helps hold off depression.... for the most part

You are too kind, @KCalhoun. It's actually the other way around; it's having you to chat with on ET that helps us hold off depression and it's for the whole part. Good stuff!!