Taking the week off!
🕑 Added 2019-03-26 18:35:07 +0000 UTCHi guys, I will be taking the rest of March off in order to recharge my batteries and alleviate some chronic pain I have been experiencing. Please pardon the following lengthy explanation:
After two and a half years of more-or-less constant work, with very few days off inbetween, I've developed what I believe is a chronic tension headache brought on by stress and anxiety. I just recently learned about tension headaches, but the pieces seem to fit: A constant feeling of pressure on the sides of the head, with occasional sparks of pain about the neck and shoulders.
If this happened for a few hours I'd brush it off, but I've been experiencing this continuously for more than two weeks now, to the point where I wonder if it will ever go away. A doctor visit and having my blood examined hasn't turned up any possible culprit, but I'm considering getting something like an MRI to rule out anything more sinister.
In addition to avoiding days off, I think my mindset and personal expectations of quality and output is a major factor in this buildup of stress. I've started therapy to attempt to sort myself out and find a balance in my work life.
Having this time off may finally give me the opportunity to put up the comics presentation I made for ANE, which will be going on up on the Gold Tier. I'll also post some behind-the-scenes pictures of my new side-hustle: print-making! It's been quite the learning experience...
Every month I do my best to create as much quality content as I can to make up for the astounding support I've received from you all. Hopefully after this time off I'll be in a better position to continue to do so!
Comments
Carmine
Hearing that you're taking care of yourself is a huge relief off our shoulders as well! Please continue to love yourself and stay healthy. 🌻
Richard Awesome
Get well soon! Don't worry about us.
lunch meat
Take care of yourself! Take as much time as ya need, YOU are way more important than your content output. <3
pj wolf
Oh my god TAKE TIME OFF. We enjoy your content, but we'll be here when you get back, it's alright!
Nixen
I hope you get well soon and that nothing too serious shows up in the results! I've done a lot of print making and it's great fun, can't wait to see what you produce with your new hobby :D
EAsterBunnymund
You do you! Rest up, health comes first!
Snake
Enjoy your time off and relax. We'll still be here when you get back 👍
Draiz
Yeah, take a good break. Burnout is a very real thing. By the way, don’t work while on break. If you do, it means you’re a workaholic!
zaktwister
Take all the time you need! Our physical and mental health is ten times more important than anything else, your patrons will still be here when you return.
El Carlos Aguillón
No hay bronca compadre, tómate tu tiempo, tus trabajos tienen mucha calidad y tienes que tomarlo con calma si te llegas a sentir así, espero te sientas mejor Meesh, gracias por tus obras.
Meesh
This is good stuff to hear, thank you!
Rose D Winters
I too have tension headache amd I agree with you to take it easy for awhile, the break will help it out a lot, I had mine for about 4 to 5 weeks straight and the cause was stress and possibly anxiety as well, I rule out anything serious with it as I haven't had a problem till a certain day. So get some rest Meesh you need it.
H_R
Take a break! :O
ZVr
I wish you health. I hope nothing serious. Take care of yourself
Roadkinghd1
Health comes first
Please take care of yourself. We can all wait a little extra for your next comic panel or picture. Nothing can replace your good health!
SlipperyFrog
Take care of yourself, there is a lot that will not heal if not addressed.
Piero
Take care of yourself!
Kadath
Don't work yourself to death, dude. I worked so much the past two months I developed a chronic shoulder pain I had to get massage therapy to fix. Hope your condition is nothing more than strain, but reworking your projects to be less intensive is probably not a bad idea!
iceFox
It's important to take time off! Your health comes first!
Ninja1011
Rest well, warrior. Take as long as you need. You got my support ~!
Health comes first before anything! Look after yourself, give yourself plenty of time to recuperate. Sending you positive healing thoughts!
Priruk
You’re personal health is the most important thing because without it, you can’t do anything that want to do or have to do. You can’t work, hang with friend and family, or enjoy the thing you do if you’re feeling ill or in constant pain. The body that you have is the only one you’ll have, so do what you have to do to take care of it.
Truentyena
I hope you feel better man! take as much time as you need. We'll all be here when you come back
Oscar Cruz
Have fun!
Tokifuji
Such is the life of a workaholic, gotta crash so you're forced to relax, enjoy the week off, it's much deserved O AO b
purplebirdman
Take care of yourself man :3
Omi and Lucas
Hey man, gotta take care of yourself of course! Hope you get some answers, and enjoy some restful time off. Gotta have you in top top shape!
Tio Takurua
Do what you want 'cuz a pirate is free! You arr a pirate!
Kujiiro
You definitely deserve a break. Have a good week to yourself, man! ✌
FMcB
quite literally, take it easy
Nick95
I've been seeing this quite a bit with other creators I'm a patron of this last month. Yes, I suppose it's like a job, in that you get paid to make content. However, like any job people need a break, life happens, and burnout is the least desirable outcome. So take a break! Every time I see this on patreon, the patrons are completely supportive. Take care of yourself, mentally and physically! Have a good time off, and we'll see you when you come back. In the meantime, maybe use the patreon funds to have a well deserved beer on us! Cheers, Nick
Manuel Wagner
First of all: get well soon, mate. For the Headaches: try to get your shoulders and neck area really warm, helps me every time I get my migraine ;)
blott
Take as long as you need! Hoping for a good recovery ❤️
Sparklefox
If you don’t have your health then you have nothing. Take as long as you need to get better.
Chad Kalaska
That sounds painfulll 😬 hope you get better soon man!
Meesh
I would like to keep doing a couple chill twitch streams a week, yes :)
Zagura
Everyone needs some pto. :v feel better soon!
Duplicatename
ok, will there be twitch streams?
Neon
Good luck, and take all the time you need!
Good luck! Stay safe Meesh!!