Frustration...

[Talking Poker]

I'm looking forward to the WSOP - I really am. But I have to tell you, I'm just not looking at online poker the same as I used to any more. It's been a while since I've really enjoyed playing. I've been on a downswing for a while, but it hasn't been THAT bad or anything (well, not recently - it was in April). I'm basically about even for the last two months.

I dunno. I'm honestly tempted to cash out and enjoy what's left of my online bankroll (still 5 figures, but significantly less than it was about 4 months ago). But I'm afraid I might regret that if I do.

I feel like I'm not ready to admit defeat yet, and I feel like if I look at my play objectively, I shouldn't NEED to admit defeat. I'm easily a winning player overall and I think I will continue to be in the long run, but this short run stuff just sucks after a while. I mean, bad sessions and weeks are one thing, but bad months can really wear on you.

Anyone have any advice?

If I was to give myself advice, I'd tell myself to cash out all but some set amount of money. I don't know how much - maybe $2000-$5000. And then start fresh. Move WAY down in stakes (this is something else I have trouble with... knowing that I am (was) capable of beating the $5/10 NL game and killing the $3/6 game, it's going to be mighty tough for me to move down and start over at $1/2. But that's probably what I should do.

Like I said, it just hasn't been fun for me recently.

Here's hoping a monster cash at the WSOP changes my attitude, but if it doesn't, what do you guys think I should do?