[imthatguy]

Well, after 3 extremely profitable months in online Cash & MTT's, I have hit the worst run I've seen in a very long time. I wisely cashed out 2K and left $400 or so to gamble with (started with $100 3 mos. ago). That $400 is pretty much gone now, so I'm really glad to have the 2K...

I started out tight, aggressive and smart. Now I feel like I'm totally spent mentally and can't seem to win with any cards. Every play I make feels like a donk move. My pocket pairs get rountinely beaten, people catch their flushes against my trips, hit their higher straights, etc. It's completely demoralizing, so I'd rather take a break and re-evaluate the whole online thing than sink any more cash into it. The good thing about it, as frustrating as it is, I think I'm handling it pretty well. I know that cards come & go, so it's not really a tilt thing (as far as I can tell).

I guess I'm wondering how other people deal, and if taking an extended vacation from eating, sleeping & breathing poker is a good idea. Share your stories if you've got 'em!