I had $50,000 to 60,000 capital loss in year 2000

since then I did not do the stock any more.   I take $3,000 captial loss every year.  Untill now I still have over $10,000 capital loss carryover.  a few more years to go.  At that time I felt very bad.  as time went by,   I feel very good right now for two reasons:  1. I learned my lession, which help  me a lot later  in my investment decision; 2. I took $750 tax benifit every year since year 2000, and keep taking it.