Trader State Codes (Self‑Reported)

Definition: You traded under the influence (alcohol/drugs) or anything that impairs judgment and reaction time.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: SUB — impaired by substances (no trading allowed)".

Definition: Medication side‑effects (drowsiness, reduced focus, slower reaction) affected trading quality.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: MED — medication effect (avoid trading)".

Definition: Physical illness or pain reduced attention and patience, increasing mistakes.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: ILL — illness/pain (stand down or reduce activity)".

Definition: You are fatigued or sleep‑deprived. Cognitive load is high and impulse control is low.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: FTG — fatigue (no A‑grade execution)".

Definition: You are trying to win back a loss quickly, forcing trades and breaking rules.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: RVG — revenge impulse (stop trading)".

Definition: Fear of missing out drives you to chase moves, enter early, or ignore confirmations.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: FMO — chasing risk (stand down)".

Definition: Fear dominates: you hesitate, exit early, or avoid valid entries to escape discomfort.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: FEA — fear state (follow rule‑based exits only)".

Definition: Greed dominates: you over‑size, over‑trade, or refuse to take planned exits.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: GRD — greed state (reduce risk / stop)".

Definition: You need to be right. You defend bias, ignore invalidation, and resist closing when wrong.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: EGO — ego bias (no discretionary decisions)".

Definition: You replace a plan with hope: holding or entering because you 'want' it to work.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: HOP — hope trading (return to rules)".

Definition: You avoid logging mistakes, hide errors, or deny rule violations to protect self‑image.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: SHM — shame/denial (log honestly)".

Definition: You are anxious: scattered attention, tight body, rushed decisions, and poor risk tolerance.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: ANX — anxiety (pause / breathe / stand down)".

Definition: You are tilted: emotional arousal after a big win/loss causes irrational behavior.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: TLT — tilt (mandatory cooldown)".

Definition: You freeze: cannot execute (entry/exit) even when the plan is clear.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: FRZ — freeze (no trading until stable)".

Definition: Over‑analysis blocks execution. You keep adding conditions and never act on the standard.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: APA — analysis paralysis (simplify to the checklist)".

Definition: You change rules/strategy mid‑stream, mixing systems, which destroys statistics.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: SHP — system hopping (return to one standard)".

Definition: You trade to entertain yourself. You force entries when there is no edge.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: BOR — boredom (one trade/day discipline)".

Definition: External distractions (travel, parties, multitasking, phone, environment) reduce focus and execution quality.

Journal format: Write: "TSC: DIS — distracted (no trading)".