[BarryLyndon]

I don't have the statistics with me, but over the past week, I'm down about 18 buy ins in SNGs/Multis. Now, of those 18 buy-ins, I'd say I have lost a substantial stack up 65/35+ in 15 of them. Honestly, save for two sets on the flop against flopped flushes and a couple more occassions which I think were close decisions, I don't think I've ever put a big stack in WB. And, more often than not, my losses are more like 70/30. I think I have been playing some of the best poker this year and have been extracting more value by playing stronger.

Having said that, this downswing has really got me thinking I need a break. It's hard because I'm playing well, but I'm getting really pissed off and can see myself starting to make more small mistakes.

I really don't want to let go of playing now because I feel very connected to the game. But, I don't want to feel this goddamn dread. How long of a break do you suggest I take? Should I not take a break and keep plugging away?

Barry