First handle emotions, then handle assets
When experiencing significant losses, the brain's first reaction is often to "do something immediately"—liquidate, increase positions, or even completely withdraw. But this is usually the worst timing.
Please take a moment to pause. Take a deep breath and think calmly. Emotions must be addressed; don't rush to suppress them with reason.
You must understand that self-worth is never equivalent to account balance. Losses do not define who you are. You have just gone through a tough battle, feeling battered and as if everything has ended. But please remember: your net worth and your self-worth are completely separate matters.
Talk to someone you trust; don’t shut yourself off. Those friends who have come through it all almost all did one thing in common: they reached out to someone to talk and accepted support. Don’t underestimate the power of "being heard"; it is more effective than you think.
You cannot control the market, but you can control how you face it.