My covid, parent dying, and getting back into trading (eventually).

[MrMuppet]

I actually bought an SPX 3850 Put in my Ira this morning which expires today. Yep, one contract. I paid 15 cents for it. I might have to kiss that 15 bucks goodbye. But I just wanted to be involved in some way, no matter how small. But it will be some time before I get back to my specialty, which is looking for tight consolidations in stocks that are moving on unusually high volume. My mind just isn't ready for that.

Honestly dude, you're going through some tough shit right now and the last thing you want to do is trade. Really. I do understand that you want to distract yourself from all this stuff by going back to your old life, but don't.

You'll be back to full size quicker that you'd think and when you're already stressed out and you have to babysit a losing position on top of that your mental will go down the dumpster.
Unless you need to trade to pay your bills, do something else to center yourself and get back on track.
Visit a dog shelter and walk one of the dogs from time to time. Build the Titanic out of matchsticks, start painting, play videogames everything that is completely meaningless and keeps your mind busy is good.

You will need your energy soon to deal with your old mans situation and the last thing you want to do is thinking about that fucked up short gamma position that is blowing up in your face right now.

Think about why you trade and if it is not for the edge, just don't do it. Trading during exceptional mental situations will lead to complete disaster. Absolute no go

 

[jnbadger]

Honestly dude, you're going through some tough shit right now and the last thing you want to do is trade. Really. I do understand that you want to distract yourself from all this stuff by going back to your old life, but don't.

You'll be back to full size quicker that you'd think and when you're already stressed out and you have to babysit a losing position on top of that your mental will go down the dumpster.
Unless you need to trade to pay your bills, do something else to center yourself and get back on track.
Visit a dog shelter and walk one of the dogs from time to time. Build the Titanic out of matchsticks, start painting, play videogames everything that is completely meaningless and keeps your mind busy is good.

You will need your energy soon to deal with your old mans situation and the last thing you want to do is thinking about that fucked up short gamma position that is blowing up in your face right now.

Think about why you trade and if it is not for the edge, just don't do it. Trading during exceptional mental situations will lead to complete disaster. Absolute no go

The last thing I'm worried about is my position. It's 15 bucks. Even if something crazy happens and I get a 50R profit, I could care less. It's not a distraction or the least bit stressful.

I absolutely love the dog walking Idea. The shelter where I got my lab, who was with me for 13 years, is just a few miles away. I hadn't even considered that. Thank you.

 

[jnbadger]

Trading will be here 10 years from now. Maybe 100 years. Your Dad won’t. Drop it all and spend time with your Dad. Talk about life and times in the past. If he can’t talk then you talk touching his arm letting him know you are there. He will appreciate that. But don’t forget to also give him some time alone. He has to process what is happening.

Our daughter of 34 years of age died from cancer and suffered pain the whole time and excruciating pain nearer the end. We dropped everything to help our daughter and spend time with her. It was difficult for me to sit with her when she was in excruciating pain. I spent a lot of time making juices and other things she could eat a little of. I felt so helpless. As her Dad I wanted to help her and nothing I did helped.

Life goes on but there isn’t a day she is not on my mind. It has been 4 years this coming September. What is left is memories. She was a wonderful daughter and we all miss her smiling face. Spend time with your Dad. Right now that is what is important. At least that is how I see things.

By the way I got covid in Jan. The effects can last long after covid is whipped. I feel like I still don't have all my strength back. And we are in July.

I'm here at the house all day, every day lately. He's with the hospice nurse right now.

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My daughter is my only child and I just can't imagine the pain.

 

[jnbadger]

Don't mean to hurt your feelings, but EVERYBODY has some of this kind of story... and it doesn't play well in public.... IMV.

Everyone who has posted kind thoughts and suggestions seems to disagree with you. But thanks anyway for taking the time to post something so constructive and helpful.

 

[Scataphagos]

Everyone who has posted kind thoughts and suggestions seems to disagree with you. But thanks anyway for taking the time to post something so constructive and helpful.

I sense your sarcasm, and I don't mean to be unkind... but I had a cousin who always wanted to talk about his health problems, surgeries, etc. Very tiresome. Hardly anybody want to be around him to constantly hear all about that. We all have some of those things we could talk about, but it's a drag. Rather we talk about good things to celebrate! Graduating from college... winning an award/tournament... that kind of thing.

 

[volpri]

I'm here at the house all day, every day lately. He's with the hospice nurse right now.

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My daughter is my only child and I just can't imagine the pain.

She was my only daughter. I have a son who is a few years older than her. He lives a few miles away. We know some of what you are going through. Spend more time with your Dad as the end nears. But take walks or some other activity that carries no risk or little risk in order to give your mind a break. IMO. I am sorry you, your other family members, and your Dad are going through this. It seems like life can throw us some curve balls.

 

[zdreg]

I sense your sarcasm, and I don't mean to be unkind... but I had a cousin who always wanted to talk about his health problems, surgeries, etc. Very tiresome. Hardly anybody want to be around him to constantly hear all about that. We all have some of those things we could talk about, but it's a drag. Rather we talk about good things to celebrate! Graduating from college... winning an award/tournament... that kind of thing.

The internet serves a useful purpose to express ourselves in a way we cannot within our own circle.

 

[jnbadger]

I sense your sarcasm, and I don't mean to be unkind... but I had a cousin who always wanted to talk about his health problems, surgeries, etc. Very tiresome. Hardly anybody want to be around him to constantly hear all about that. We all have some of those things we could talk about, but it's a drag. Rather we talk about good things to celebrate! Graduating from college... winning an award/tournament... that kind of thing.

I understand. Sorry for being a dick. Yeah, I don't want to be that guy. I know a few as well. I just thought I'd get some insights from others who can work whenever they want and have been through similar situations.

 

[Scataphagos]

I understand. Sorry for being a dick. Yeah, I don't want to be that guy. I know a few as well. I just thought I'd get some insights from others who can work whenever they want and have been through similar situations.

We all have been... lost those close to us. I don't know what comforting thoughts there are other than we've all experienced it. I dunno about the "misery loves company" thing. Then again, maybe it's "just me"... I'm sure there are those who empathetically enjoy sharing/supporting the misfortunes of others... even if they are strangers.

 

[jnbadger]

Talking to the cows and feeding them by hand seems to help. Dad is sound asleep.