Yesterday was my 5 year blogiversary. You know how I celebrated? By not writing a post, not commenting on a blog, by not doing a single damn thing.
I know. But I’m really okay with it.
You know what else I’m okay with? Deciding I need to take some time off. My depression is ruining, and ruling, my life right now and the more I try to fight it, the worse it gets. So, for now, I need to just own it and deal with it how I know best. And that is to stop, avoid, and regroup.
Blogging, and reading blogs, is too overwhelming for me right now (we won’t even discuss how hard managing daily life is and how it’s taken me a week to make 2 appointments because I just can’t or the fact that sleeping is something I can’t do or the chronic stomach issues from all the anxiety). I’m struggling with reading about another amazing weekend or workout or whatever and since I have nothing positive or constructive or even halfway witty to say, it’s best that I just don’t say anything or read anything that’s not a book.
I’m also tired of my tired blog. I still love writing, and have a compulsion to write, but my blog is stale. It needs a new look and a fresh direction and the best way to figure all that out is simply to step away so I can look at it objectively.
So that’s what I’m doing. For the next month, posting around these parts will be sporadic. I’ll be checking in with Show Us Your Books (of course) and my monthly playlist with Erin and maybe another list or two but that’s it. I’ll still be around weekly on The Armchair Librarians and Instagram (and Twitter sometimes) but the blog needs a break. I need a break.
I’m not typically one for dramatic announcements like this but I’ve been pretty vocal about my depression struggles and I didn’t want anyone to worry.
So that’s it. Thanks for sticking with me and I’ll see you soon.
Enjoy your break. I hope it’s exactly what you need!
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A break is often much needed & just what the doctor ordered. You don’t need to add pressure to your life and us bloggers know that while writing and maintaining a site can be rewarding, there’s often still SO much pressure to post, engage, share, promote, etc. Sometimes it’s all a bit much. Happy blogiversary!
I so feel ya girl… take your time for yourself.
Breaks can be rejuvenating! Sending you hugs friend!
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a) I like the new look.
b) Take the time. And as you know, I’m here for you if you want to talk or if I can do anything, even though I know you probably don’t and I really can’t. Love you.
I was thinking of you today because every book I’ve read lately is doing the multiple POV thing and I’m sick of it, and I believe you have made that point via podcast or blog post recently. I hope the books you find treat you much better!
I want to say the right supportive thing but everything sounds weird and flippant in my head. Please insert the appropriate comment here and know that I’m happy you know what works for you to be able to work ON you and get to feeling more like yourself soon.
I so get it. I’m living it. I’ve hardly written a blog post this year except for Show Us Your Books. I think about it, but I just can’t. I’ve also been terrible about reading blogs, and I even pared my list down quite significantly. Take care of you and we’ll be here when you’re ready.
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I understand your need for a break but will still miss reading. I’ll be listening on Thursdays!
Hoping you can find a balance and some peace soon…I agree with the comment above…”insert appropriate comment here”.
Sometimes you really just need to take some time to yourself and step away, especially since you’re really struggling right now! I hope that things start to look up soon!
Hope the time off is just what the doctor ordered. And LOVE the new site with new tagline and the font is adorable.
Best wishes!!! I’ll still be listening to The Armchair Librarians. <3 it!!
Hey! Your blog has a new look!!
Take a break, friend. You know that you don’t need our permission. You are what is important. You, the kid, the husband, the pets. That is all. The blog will be here when you want it and need it.
I’m just an email away if you want to talk about how much depression fucking sucks. Hell, I can be a phone call away if you want me to be. I’m in the midst of a couple of months of changing up meds for my mental health. I’ve got things going on that the husband even tried to suggest that I talk to my doctor about the possibility that I’m experiencing early menopause. Isn’t that grand?
Let me know if I can do anything.
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Much love to you, Jana. Hang in there girl. Xo
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Good for you for taking the time off to regroup and rest, Jana. I have done that several times in the past couple of years due to both real blogger burnout and depression relapses (which I called blogger burnout because I wasn’t “out” with my depression yet). So I sympathize and understand and you do what’s best for you. I’m always here if you want to talk or rant or whatever. Sending you a big virtual hug and you take care of you. We’ll be here when you get back.
Take your time. Much love.
I understand. I am here if you need an ear to bend. Take care sweetie. XO
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i hope this break is good for you jana. if there is anything i can do.. i mean, i know i am a stranger on the internet, and i know i probably can’t do anything, but i would if i could. i wish i could say something helpful or supportive, but everything is coming out stupid in my head/on the page. i hope you are able to … i hate to say get better, like i said, it sounds stupid. but feel better. or i hope that you are able to take care of yourself or take some time for you.
i like the new look around here. i’m glad i can still keep up with you on the podcast and show us your books. the blog will be here if/when you want to return, and we will be here regardless 🙂
Sorry depression is rearing its ugly head. I know how overwhelming it makes… everything. For the record, I don’t think your blog is stale. But I know the feeling. I’ve had it off and on in the 8 years I’ve been blogging. Sometimes you just need a break.
Hope it helps.
We all need a good old break sometimes! Take it easy friend!
Love!