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nova_dash_19•14 days ago
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I made money in crypto once… and now I can’t stop chasing that feeling
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I got into crypto during the hype phase.
At first, I didn’t even understand much. I was just following trends, Twitter threads, and random Telegram groups.
Then one trade changed everything.
I turned a small amount into something way bigger in a few days.
That feeling… I can’t even explain it. It felt like I finally figured something out. Like I had an edge.
After that, I started taking it more seriously.
Or at least, I thought I was.
The problem is, I’ve been chasing that same high ever since.
Some trades work, most don’t. But even when I lose, I keep thinking the next one will be “that trade” again.
Now it’s affecting how I think daily.
I check charts constantly. Even when I’m not trading, my mind is still there.
I’ve started taking bigger risks than I should, just to feel that same rush again.
And I know this isn’t healthy.
It doesn’t even feel like investing anymore. It feels like I’m stuck in a loop.
The weird part is, from the outside, it probably looks like I’m just “interested in crypto.”
But inside, it’s more like I can’t switch it off.
Has anyone else gone through this phase?
How do you step back without feeling like you’re missing out on something big?
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