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To: Ilaine who wrote (105194)	5/28/2001 2:54:14 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 436258

Coby, I am absolutely sure that besotted gamblers and addicted day traders have the same brain scans. However, the standard psychological claptrap is that these folks really WANT to lose money. To tell you the truth, I have never understood that, any more than the criminals really want to be caught stuff. Why would anyone WANT to lose money? And, as you said, if that's a rush for you, then something odd is going on in your brain. I know that when I lose at the races, I get mad at myself and don't feel like going back for awhile. Those who are addictive will lose a ton and go back as soon as they have a stake again. However, I certainly feel high as a kite when I hit a big winner. <g>

To: Ilaine who wrote (105194)	5/28/2001 3:03:51 PM
From: Dave Kiernan	Respond to of 436258

So when going short, does one use different Brain Sells? <G>