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I have Psoriatic Arthritis (Inflammatory) and it's about time I started writing about my trading journey and how this disease influences it.

Traded MES and MNQ this morning and couldn't see the forest for the trees.  My morning prep was complete and after all of it I felt 6 out of 10.  After 9 years of dealing with all facets of this disease, my body has become a barometer for mental performance and emotional stability.  A number below 7 is where I NEED to trade less, zoom out, and bring patience to the forefront.

I had a bias to short and fight the trend and after 4 crappy trades (pic below), I'm out.  Similar story with MNQ.   Today I had awareness to see bad execution and shut down the platform.  That in itself has proven to be a victory.

Live to trade tomorrow.

 

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