When “buy the dip” becomes “buy the pain”

We’ve all seen the classic “Types of Headaches” meme, but this version hits differently for traders. The frustration of buying dips only to watch markets keep sliding is real - it’s not just about short‑term losses, it’s about the psychological toll of sticking to a strategy when volatility keeps punishing you. This raises a bigger question: how do you balance conviction in your long‑term thesis with the reality of short‑term drawdowns? Do you keep averaging down, wait for confirmation signals, or step aside until momentum shifts? Curious to hear how others manage the stress of “buying the dip” when the dip doesn’t stop dipping.