Check any statements that apply, then click Score My State to see your result.
How this is calculated
Decision quality tends to drop when you are under physical or mental strain. This checklist simply totals how many of these signs are present right now, it does not diagnose anything.
A higher score is not a judgment about you as a trader or a person. It is a prompt to consider trading smaller size, skipping discretionary setups, or stepping away entirely until the state passes.
The comparison worth keeping in mind is driving while tired or impaired. The market will still be there tomorrow, your capital might not be if a bad decision happens today.
Risk & liability disclaimer: This checklist is an informal self-check about trading decision quality and is not a medical, psychological, or diagnostic tool. It does not assess, diagnose, or treat any health condition. If you have concerns about alcohol use, medication, sleep, or your health more broadly, talk with a qualified medical professional. Trading involves risk of loss regardless of your state when you place a trade. This is not financial advice.
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