Does this exist?

If so, what are the warning signs/symptoms?

Is it temporary or is it permanent?

Anyone ever experience it and feel like sharing?

TY

I've burnt out a few times over the past twenty-five years.  Sometimes it was because I moved to a new city and didn't know where to find safe providers (I never liked the street thing), and once because I was devoting way too much time to it to be healthy.

I knew I was burning out when I started not really caring if an appointment fell through or, pre-internet and pictures, if I just didn't get the tingle when I was approaching the door of the incall or about to look out the peephole when receiving an outcall.  When it becomes just another thing to do, then the risk does not outweigh the reward. For me, it's not only about the sex, which I get at home, but about connecting and creating a great memory with a woman.

One time I stopped for awhile because I got hit with an overwhelming flood of guilt.  I've since learned to live with that, thank God.  As most know through my posts, TER has rekindled my hobby passion for now.

Good luck.

I more like burn out on particular things that go on in the hobby.... you meet a great girl with a head on her shoulders, have a most excellent time, all is well with the world and you think the hobby is the best thing since sliced bread.... next thing you check in with some well reviewed, theoretically hot item and it sounds like you're talking to an alcoholic with severe bipolar disorder... holy cannoli you can't find an excuse to get off the phone fast enough... then you connect with another goddess who'se worth her weight in gold and the hobby can do no wrong... followed by... naturally... a giggly nutcase who forgets her schedule or is off on planet neptune while you try to make some level of emotional contact... or you're trying to hang out and chill a bit and she needs to wank you with upsells and tip whining.... the whiners are just about the worst... manage to be both pathetic, needful and aggressive at the same time.... next round its an organized, soulful, toned babe who gets you four levels down in your being and you wonder where she's been all your life.... real roller coaster ride..

taken breaks when I realized I was spending too much time, or too much money for my comfort.

I have also had forced "breaks" for health and job issues.

Maybe my forced and self imposed "breaks" have kept me from burnout, but if I didn't have to work and had unlimited money, I would love to find out if I could OD on the hobby!


Nurse: Doctor What happened?

Doctor: He OD'd

Nurse: On What?

Doctor: Kissing, Blowjobs and Pussy...A deadly combination taken in excess!

Nurse: That would explain the smile on his face...and why he just reached up and grabbed my ass!

when there isn't enough cash in the hobby bank.

So for me, it isn't burn out it is more like run out.

110 or so total visits in just short of two years and more and more I feel burnt out on the 'backpage' / 'craigslist' one hour trysts that i am ready to leave after 1/2 hour. Finding I am looking for more substance. It is turning into more than the physical for me. Enjoying the conversation, flirting and romance that goes nowhere more than the sex . I am of mind that this is just a phase and the hunt will continue at the appropriate time.

that's one of the undocumented pleasures of the hobby too... when you do find someone (or two) with real substance... seen everything from the most vapid airheads to women with pretty deep mojo... always surprises me when it happens, but hey...

My job is pretty stressful and nothing but nothing takes the edge off of it like a wonderful two hour fantasy sex romp with a favorite.

When money is a bit tight and I take a bye week, I feel out of sorts.

What I worry about is that my life seems to consist of just waiting for the magic day and the magic hour of that magic day.

I wish I could savor all of life as much as I do the times I'm with a provider.

You didn't explicitly state whether or not you thought that you might be the object of concern.

If so, then the best warning sign possible would in fact, be your own post.

If not, then please ignore same.

No, not burnout.  More like a very low smolder.

Maybe it's just the winter.

Hobbying is pretty difficult for me. I value honesty a great deal and it's hard for me to be dishonest, especially with people I love. The cognitive dissonance can be a real drag and I've had several sessions after which I was thinking about things that were much more fun and productive I could have done with that time and money.

Being somewhat familiar with similar issues, like alcoholism recovery, there is an old joke. . .

A guy calls the local radio station talk show when a therapist is online.
He asked the Therapist "I think I might have a problem, eating too many green beans. What do you think?"
She responds, "Why in the world would you call here asking such a question if you did not?"

I am by no means saying that this applies to you. Just something to think about.

i'm sorry that you've had hobby experiences that were not pleasurable.

Is that Hobbyist Buyer's Remorse?

It was more that my own internal state kept me from being able to enjoy them. Not really buyer's remorse, either, but there are some similarities. More like burnout, where I was just unable to muster enough energy to really enjoy the session. Not burned out from hobbying too much, though, just from the difficulty I have with the dishonesty that goes along with choosing to participate. That all sounds like I'm moping into sessions, etc. but the fact is i haven't partaken in 6 months. I do hope to see two very lovely young ladies very soon, though!

Hobbyist, know thyself!