Actually I've never dropped out of the scene. You may be referring to the fact I take my website down from time to time. I do that on occasion, when I am extremely busy and cannot see anyone new or if I am on vacation. If a submissive is smart he writes my number and email address down instead of relying on my website for that info as if its the yellow pages. That certainly shows me who values our time together enough to insure he has a way to contact me in the future.
Vacations are very important.
Your work seems very draining. Between problem subs and the focus that is required for a good session. I don't find it extremely draining at all. I agree it does take a lot out of one to assure we have a good session planning and having the right mindset are necessary. But when I find myself needing a break i simply take one not a problem.