Lost money on shares

[wonderwall2]

Just that. I've lost (and I mean lost, only a bit left in shares) a lot of money. It was money from unused inheritance we both agreed to try shares but I was left in charge. I am 100 percent sure my depression caused a lot of the loss as I chased losses and spiralled (new baby, he had an affair, I hated my job) We are not in debt (other than paying off mortgage but that's fine between our salaries). I think I'm just venting as I'm wound up in nots and don't know whether to say anything or just keep quiet until at least a significant amount is returned from the shares I have left. Genuinely thought of leaving as I'm so lost. Suicidal thoughts but I won't act on it.

Perhaps I'm posting for someone to tell me I'm not awful. Or perhaps I just needed to share it on here as it's eating me alive.

Hi didn't want to read and run. Hope you are feeling OK.

Is it just an on paper loss at present? If you still own them the markets did dip and they may well make back the money.

Hope you are OK?

Shares go up and down. They’re not a short term gain. Just leave them and reevaluate next year.

Unless you both agreed you’d invest in something relatively stable and you went against that and invested in something very volatile, this is just one of the risks of shares - which presumably you both knew about beforehand, you didn’t think shares were guaranteed quick returns? They go up and down and they’re a long term investment strategy. It will be fine. You haven’t lost money you desperately needed and they may well pick up in time.

Can you be a bit clearer about what you mean? What did you buy? Have you sold at a loss or they've just lost value?

I have lost quite a lot through selling, but the amount left could improve over years. My worry is I will need to avoid conversations because I have sold some. I literally cannot sleep, think of anything else and its consuming me. All of your comments have been very helpful, thank you.

How much have you lost and how have you lost it?

What impact does it have on your life?

It sounds as though you and dp had agreed to invest the money. Ther is always a risk of loss when investing.

Did you make silly decisions or is it just bad luck? Are you sure there is no chance of recovery?

What do you and dp know about investing? It is not for making a quick buck; if that is what you were hoping for then you both are responsible for the loss and you should do some more research before investing again.

Don't "leave". Come clean, it sounds as though this was unearned money, so yes if it has gone it is shit, but hopefully you can maintain your lifestyle.

Would you buy them at their current price? If not why keep them?

Stick to big stocks like Apple/AAPL

You are not awful and your feelings valid and due to DP treating you less than by having an affair. You are normal with a lot to deal with.