The stock market is for traders, not investors. Now, if you were buying stocks when it hit record highs, then sell now, youre doing it wrong. The best time to buy stocks is after the crash since stocks are on sell.
Much better off getting IRA or Mutual funds. They buy loads of stocks, and have professional investors manage it. One of the guys that handles one of mine is one of the top 10 investors in the world. You'll tear your hair out. Hence why stock brokers have a high suicide rate.
I usually don't even bother to look at what I made over the year. Statistically, I have and will continue win.