I don’t have BP issues but my blood glucose spikes to 300-400 mg/dL when I play in a tournament chess game. I’m focused and calculating hard to outplay my opponent yet I never felt really stressed out. But I’m obviously getting a cortisol reaction from stress.
A well known IM dropped dead in a tournament a few years ago. I love to play competitive chess but it’s just not worth endangering health. I’ve pretty much had to give up playing weekend tournaments.
When I found out I had metabolic issues, I was concerned about my reaction while trading. It was a relief to know that my glucose doesn’t spike when I trade. I’m focused and thinking for long periods but it’s missing the competitive element that seems to cause the cortisol reaction.
I know people stress about money in and out of markets. My viewpoint is merely that trading is not inherently stressful. Of course, exercise, good nutrition, adequate rest, etc. are all important. Maybe securing the money part should be added to that list to reduce stress.
A well known IM dropped dead in a tournament a few years ago. I love to play competitive chess but it’s just not worth endangering health. I’ve pretty much had to give up playing weekend tournaments.
When I found out I had metabolic issues, I was concerned about my reaction while trading. It was a relief to know that my glucose doesn’t spike when I trade. I’m focused and thinking for long periods but it’s missing the competitive element that seems to cause the cortisol reaction.
I know people stress about money in and out of markets. My viewpoint is merely that trading is not inherently stressful. Of course, exercise, good nutrition, adequate rest, etc. are all important. Maybe securing the money part should be added to that list to reduce stress.
