2025-12-26 16:25:38

Most of the ideas during a bear market are probably wrong.

In a sluggish market, you start to doubt that you can make any money at all. Your mind is filled with thoughts like "Living like this is unsustainable." Watching friends around you steadily running their businesses, you begin to self-doubt—why does chasing meme coins seem so unreliable?

But this is where the turnaround happens.

The people around you actually envy your current lifestyle. It's not that traditional businesses don't work, but they simply don't have the freedom and possibilities you have. The anxiety during market lows is the most deceptive—it blinds you to what you've already earned and the position you've already reached.

Remember: the worst emotional states are often when your judgment is at its worst.

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ThreeHornBlasts

· 22h ago

I vomited, the bear market really messes with my head, I want to give up on everything.

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RugResistant

· 12-29 05:48

lol the bear market doom spiral is real tho... been seeing this pattern analyzed & the vulnerability here is obvious - emotional trading gets liquidated every single time. your judgment's literally compromised when fud peaks, that's not a feature it's a critical flaw in retail psychology. ngl the freedom argument tracks but gotta stay vigilant about bias confirmation when you're underwater

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RugPullSurvivor

· 12-26 16:54

Exactly, in a bear market, the mind starts to go crazy, and self-doubt kicks in and can't be stopped.

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rekt_but_vibing

· 12-26 16:49

The mentality game during a bear market is really top-notch; self-doubt is the most deadly of all.

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BearMarketNoodler

· 12-26 16:48

During a bear market, it's easiest to get carried away; those who cut losses at the bottom are thinking like this.

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AltcoinTherapist

· 12-26 16:43

In a bear market, your mind is all muddled up. Really, out of ten ideas, eleven are wrong.

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RetailTherapist

· 12-26 16:29

That's right, during a bear market it's easiest to doubt yourself, but actually that's the perfect window to pick up bargains. Really, among those with stable jobs on social media, who doesn't want this kind of flexibility? Negative emotions during downturns can really cloud your judgment; only by calming down can you see the big picture clearly. Don't let anxiety hijack your judgment; that hits home. Honestly, the bravest moments are often the closest to a rebound.

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