Meditation and trading

[Frederick Foresight]

On the subject of fears, anxiety, PTSD and so on, someone else posted a link to a fascinating article a while back in another thread:

https://newrepublic.com/article/133008/cure-fear

It deals with memory consolidation and reconsolidation. It's a fascinating read. The treatment involves evoking the very memories and emotions that trouble the subject and then taking a propranolol tablet shortly thereafter. The entire treatment involves only one or a few iterations spaced a week or so apart. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that is used to reduce blood pressure and heart rate. Apparently, the memory subsequently reconsolidates but without the overwhelming emotions that went along with it. So when the troubling memory arises in the future, it does so without the excess baggage. The treatment is not yet mainstream, but it has garnered praise from notable mainstream experts in the field of psychiatry, especially as it relates to PTSD. It's not exactly in keeping with the subject of this thread, but the recent exchanges we've just had on the matter of evoking strong emotions reminded me of the article.

 

[profitlocker]

What trading psychology materials are you using and found they are helpful with your trading account?

None. It's all fluff. Replace mind books and meditation with methodation.

 

[RRY16]

None. It's all fluff. Replace mind books and meditation with methodation.

Your parents never should have left you alone with that child psychiatrist lecher.

 

[Cswim63]

I like fluff. You can make fluffernutters with it.

 

[profitlocker]

Your parents never should have left you alone with that child psychiatrist lecher.

Most here just don't get it. It's not about positive thinking. It's about probabilistic thinking.

I'm mentally unstable, and negative in every way, but it would be a cold day in hell before I take it in the ass without a fight.

 

[smallStops]

Most here just don't get it. It's not about positive thinking. It's about probabilistic thinking.

I'm mentally unstable, and negative in every way, but it would be a cold day in hell before I take it in the ass without a fight.

Even if you are NOW mentally unstable or negative in every way, it does not mean you have to stay that way forever. Just keep working on yourself with the tools out there. Research each tool very well, so as to avoid the traps, but seriously there are things for that.

 

[Zodiac4u]

I have been aware of this technique for many years. I learned it (and much more) at Landmark Education in 1991. Best course I've ever done. Their website is www.landmarkworldwide.com

I did one of there work shops. It was a great experience for me, I wish I could repeat it. Thanks for the flash back.

 

[profitlocker]

Research each tool very well, so as to avoid the traps, but seriously there are things for that.

Psychology is the biggest trap in trader development, and most common scapegoat for failure. This is justified, since only a handful of astute players possess a quantifiable edge.

 

[Cswim63]

Like they say, the really sick people aren't in the psychologists office.

 

[Andrea Wylan]

Sort of a contradiction. You can do it yourself. I've coached people that way. Or you can take this course.

Not really! Three different paths to one outcome.