[GladysD]

Ever just take time off from the 'net, boards, tv, phone, etc? If so, how long, what prompted you to do it...did you enjoy it...all those happy questions...

I'm think I just need a vacation, but don't know where to start. Or maybe I do, not sure....do you announce it, or just disconnect?

So I've taken up a poll...

[Jomar]

I'd at least let a few close members know by PM, if you don't want to announce it to everyone.

[barb02]

I took 2 weeks off this summer while on vacation, but let people know on insights I would be gone. I would let those you are closest to know. Otherwise, they will be looking for you and worried.

[KarenMarie]

I take 4 or so months off yearly but do pm and email members that I know -

[GladysD]

Thanks. It's not this board in particular. I'm fine with how often I come here and the overall vibe of the place. And if I did need to go away from here, I'd find a way, usually in my profile section to let ya'll know

Maybe I'll try a week with the place I have in mind, then go from there

I've been overtired this week, self-imposed, and wow, I can totally see how my lesions affect me emotionally when I'm overtired. My lesions just happen to exist on that inner brain, oy vey.

When overtired, I don't write as clearly and conscisely, I make typos(more than usual) and I wayyy overreact. I don't like feeling like that. It makes me feel like I'm feeding into the stereotype that exists on that board, and I'd rather step back and wait until I feel better. MS really stinks that way sometimes

Thank you for responding to my post.

[karousel]

I have taken time off for vacations where I didn't have access to the internet. I didn't announce it, and I don't think anyone missed me while I was away! Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing...

[lady_express_44]

I don't pick up my phone messages for 2 -3 weeks at a time, and most people know that.

If I need a break from the forums, I usually just read and don't respond . . . or I stick to the easy topics. Usually it's not really a conscious choice, I just burn out and stop talking so much.

I've never been able to stay away completely (not reading or anything) unless I was on vacation or very sick. When that has happened, there's always been a few people that know (on the private forums I attend) that would say something here if someone asked.

I enjoy my breaks as much as I enjoy being on the forums.

Cherie

[Gazelle]

Yes, I have and with no forewarning to anyone. And I enjoyed it.

Sometimes virtual reality drama can be too much and I need to live in the real world. So if I get anti-social, I just disappear for my head. When I"m ready, I come back.

Taking a break isn't bad. Plus you get more done at home.

[PolarExpress]

I don't take any official "vacation" from technology, but sometimes it all seems to be too much, and I'll stay away from the computer, TV, phone, etc for a day or two. It's good for my psyche to spend quality time with myself..

[GladysD]

Originally Posted by Gazelle

Sometimes virtual reality drama can be too much and I need to live in the real world. So if I get anti-social, I just disappear for my head. When I"m ready, I come back.

Taking a break isn't bad. Plus you get more done at home.

So true!