I use 5 in normal market, 3 and 1 in fast 5 min for S&P future with stop of 2 S&P points.
Brad there are many false signals trick is to see it to believe it. God says have patience and you will be rewarded. Mantra is not thinking doing what chart says. Being there done that, I know your feeling exactly. I still make many mistake. We all do some admit some don't. Happy trading.