02-24-2021, 07:12 AM
Reminder: trading crypto is as addictive as gambling
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>There have been many cases of people becoming addicted to investing. They’ve lost huge amounts of money in this way. </p> <p>Trading in stockmarket or crypto is <em>very similar</em> to gambling on sports or sitting at a blackjacktable or behind the slots. </p> <p><strong>Volatile swings make crypto even more dangerous.</strong></p> <p>Everytime you buy some new coins, your brain releases a shot of dopamine.</p> <p>Everytime you see green candles: dopamine.</p> <p>Everytime you check your portfolio: dopamine. </p> <p>Everytime you read cryptorelated words: dopamine. </p> <p>But after a while, your brain needs more intense experiences before releasing the same dose of dopamine. </p> <p>You continue visiting the reddit sub. </p> <p>You continue checking your portfolio 50 times a day. </p> <p>You invest more than you can afford to lose. </p> <p>Your mood fluctuates. </p> <p>Your behavior towards others changes.</p> <p>Before you know, you change.</p> <p><strong>If you are experiencing problems, please take a step back, talk to someone you love or reach out for help if needed.</strong></p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/tofke83"> /u/tofke83 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/lqq7x4/reminder_trading_crypto_is_as_addictive_as/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/lqq7x4/reminder_trading_crypto_is_as_addictive_as/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>There have been many cases of people becoming addicted to investing. They’ve lost huge amounts of money in this way. </p> <p>Trading in stockmarket or crypto is <em>very similar</em> to gambling on sports or sitting at a blackjacktable or behind the slots. </p> <p><strong>Volatile swings make crypto even more dangerous.</strong></p> <p>Everytime you buy some new coins, your brain releases a shot of dopamine.</p> <p>Everytime you see green candles: dopamine.</p> <p>Everytime you check your portfolio: dopamine. </p> <p>Everytime you read cryptorelated words: dopamine. </p> <p>But after a while, your brain needs more intense experiences before releasing the same dose of dopamine. </p> <p>You continue visiting the reddit sub. </p> <p>You continue checking your portfolio 50 times a day. </p> <p>You invest more than you can afford to lose. </p> <p>Your mood fluctuates. </p> <p>Your behavior towards others changes.</p> <p>Before you know, you change.</p> <p><strong>If you are experiencing problems, please take a step back, talk to someone you love or reach out for help if needed.</strong></p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/tofke83"> /u/tofke83 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/lqq7x4/reminder_trading_crypto_is_as_addictive_as/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/lqq7x4/reminder_trading_crypto_is_as_addictive_as/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R