I know!!! I sure hope it can recover!
I have traded nat. gas, wheat, oats, and sugar so far. I also traded the e-mini S&P. I've had a lot of luck with it. I really like that I can trade at different times. Before I used real money, I used paper money/trading with TDAmeritrade. I wanted to make sure I had it all figured out first. It took me months and months to feel comfortable, although I certainly don't have it all figured out. I was a nervous wreck the first time I took the plunge. They move really fast, but I love it! :)
Do you use a broker that has the ability to paper trade? If so, you should try it out. It is so, so fun!