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
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. 🌻
Carmine
2019-04-01 06:27:15 +0000 UTCGet well soon! Don't worry about us.
Richard Awesome
2019-03-28 07:00:35 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself! Take as much time as ya need, YOU are way more important than your content output. <3
lunch meat
2019-03-27 21:45:19 +0000 UTCOh my god TAKE TIME OFF. We enjoy your content, but we'll be here when you get back, it's alright!
pj wolf
2019-03-27 13:13:43 +0000 UTCI 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
Nixen
2019-03-27 13:01:59 +0000 UTCYou do you! Rest up, health comes first!
EAsterBunnymund
2019-03-27 07:57:59 +0000 UTCEnjoy your time off and relax. We'll still be here when you get back 👍
Snake
2019-03-27 07:42:54 +0000 UTCYeah, 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!
Draiz
2019-03-27 02:34:16 +0000 UTCTake 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.
zaktwister
2019-03-27 01:08:18 +0000 UTCNo 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.
El Carlos Aguillón
2019-03-27 00:51:39 +0000 UTCThis is good stuff to hear, thank you!
Meesh
2019-03-27 00:00:06 +0000 UTCI 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.
Rose D Winters
2019-03-26 23:37:55 +0000 UTCTake a break! :O
H_R
2019-03-26 23:23:52 +0000 UTCI wish you health. I hope nothing serious. Take care of yourself
ZVr
2019-03-26 22:44:26 +0000 UTCHealth comes first
Roadkinghd1
2019-03-26 22:13:44 +0000 UTCPlease take care of yourself. We can all wait a little extra for your next comic panel or picture. Nothing can replace your good health!
2019-03-26 22:05:41 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself, there is a lot that will not heal if not addressed.
SlipperyFrog
2019-03-26 21:38:41 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself!
Piero
2019-03-26 21:02:48 +0000 UTCDon'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!
Kadath
2019-03-26 20:10:27 +0000 UTCIt's important to take time off! Your health comes first!
iceFox
2019-03-26 20:08:06 +0000 UTCRest well, warrior. Take as long as you need. You got my support ~!
Ninja1011
2019-03-26 19:49:30 +0000 UTCHealth comes first before anything! Look after yourself, give yourself plenty of time to recuperate. Sending you positive healing thoughts!
2019-03-26 19:29:23 +0000 UTCYou’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.
Priruk
2019-03-26 19:11:06 +0000 UTCI hope you feel better man! take as much time as you need. We'll all be here when you come back
Truentyena
2019-03-26 19:08:22 +0000 UTCHave fun!
Oscar Cruz
2019-03-26 19:07:35 +0000 UTCSuch 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
Tokifuji
2019-03-26 19:05:48 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself man :3
purplebirdman
2019-03-26 19:02:36 +0000 UTCHey 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!
Omi and Lucas
2019-03-26 19:00:27 +0000 UTCDo what you want 'cuz a pirate is free! You arr a pirate!
Tio Takurua
2019-03-26 18:57:13 +0000 UTCYou definitely deserve a break. Have a good week to yourself, man! ✌
Kujiiro
2019-03-26 18:55:31 +0000 UTCquite literally, take it easy
FMcB
2019-03-26 18:49:01 +0000 UTCI'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
Nick95
2019-03-26 18:48:15 +0000 UTCFirst 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 ;)
Manuel Wagner
2019-03-26 18:42:01 +0000 UTCTake as long as you need! Hoping for a good recovery ❤️
blott
2019-03-26 18:41:21 +0000 UTCIf you don’t have your health then you have nothing. Take as long as you need to get better.
Sparklefox
2019-03-26 18:40:19 +0000 UTCThat sounds painfulll 😬 hope you get better soon man!
Chad Kalaska
2019-03-26 18:40:16 +0000 UTCI would like to keep doing a couple chill twitch streams a week, yes :)
Meesh
2019-03-26 18:38:22 +0000 UTCEveryone needs some pto. :v feel better soon!
Zagura
2019-03-26 18:38:18 +0000 UTCok, will there be twitch streams?
Duplicatename
2019-03-26 18:36:57 +0000 UTCGood luck, and take all the time you need!
Neon
2019-03-26 18:36:56 +0000 UTC
