Yes, you're chicken Kidding.. Hold whatever you feel comfortable with. For multi-day open trades in the black, I like to set stops well above break-even (50-100 pips). That way, if the market spikes on news/thin liquidity etc, I know I'll get out before it costs me. Big boys use a longer hold period. So it's best to get acclimated to it.
haha. Some people know how to make good of bad situations. We are glad to be profitable independent traders - with only the market as boss. Obviously, you are an unfortunate example of someone who didn't chose well. Thank you for letting us learn from your mistake
You are quite brave my friend. Its funny how I can manage money for people and sleep well but my own I take special care. The market is simply investor sentiment.