Who this is for — Fast chart, racing heart, random closes or stops «widened to breathe». Fear in acute mode — often with oversized size.
Panic is a physical/mental stress reaction: impulsive closes, stops widened at the worst moment, compulsive clicks. Triggers: volatility, news, leverage, position out of scale.
In plain terms — The body reacts before the chart. A stop defined **before** entry is prevention, not cowardice.
Panic vs planned stop
| Planned stop | Panic |
|---|---|
| Decided beforehand | Under stress |
| −1R in journal | Loss often > plan |
| Process | Chaos |
Typical mistake — Widening the stop «to give room» at the worst moment — turns −1R into −3R.
Prevention (Bronze)
- Size that does not keep you awake
- Non-negotiable stop in position (written rule)
- Contained leverage while learning
- After episode: pause + note in journal
Summary card
- Link: Tilt if prolonged.
Bronze path — Psychology module. Index: Bronze Path.