I used to think that stop-loss was "admitting I was wrong," so I would drag it out as long as I could.

As a result, the more I delayed, the more it felt like a breakup and tug-of-war, not only losing on the books but also quietly increasing opportunity costs and interest on capital occupation, and my mindset was worn down to pieces.
Now I care more about net capital flow and cost distribution: once I find myself in the "passive acceptance zone," I simply cut according to plan.
The discomfort passes, and at least I don't have to stare at the screen every day convincing myself.

By the way, the recent fuss about NFT royalties is the same vibe: creators want to take more, which is fine, but once liquidity is cut off, the secondary market becomes like a dating relationship with a bunch of added clauses, and no one wants to trade anymore.
Anyway, my current principle is just one sentence: prioritize survival, slowly digest the emotions, and align the data before making any moves.