Great post... it was a bit therapeutic to read. Thank you :-)
I am only now beginning to recover from massive, massive burnout. I made a number of unsuccessful attempts to come back over the last few years in an effort to satisfy the social need to participate and see friends (it's a sad day when you suddenly realize that you have no friends outside of the SCA.) But the irritation and frustration was always there and was almost palpable. It stemmed from an almost prefect mix of sources that knocked me for a total loop... and no longer warrant discussion :-)
I've been thinking about coming back again, but this time it has to be completely on my terms and for my people. Reading about similar things/thoughts/reactions happening to others helps a lot.
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I am only now beginning to recover from massive, massive burnout. I made a number of unsuccessful attempts to come back over the last few years in an effort to satisfy the social need to participate and see friends (it's a sad day when you suddenly realize that you have no friends outside of the SCA.) But the irritation and frustration was always there and was almost palpable. It stemmed from an almost prefect mix of sources that knocked me for a total loop... and no longer warrant discussion :-)
I've been thinking about coming back again, but this time it has to be completely on my terms and for my people. Reading about similar things/thoughts/reactions happening to others helps a lot.