The point is in trading mental strength and must be able to think positively when being hit by a bear market. at least it will control your emotions and not let FUD rule your mind. always try to control the mind and think everything will be fine then go back to the price recovery. Just being patient is not enough, you have to be really extra sure what you are holding is what you chose from the start.
Trading always gives all traders red and blue cycles but all have their own ways and methods of when and where they have to make decisions.