PFR, taking a break is something I believe most of us have done.
A friend of mine once said that Mudcat was fine entertainment, but you couldn't start taking things personally, or it would mess with your head. I remind myself of that quite often, and not just regarding Mudcat. It usually is a nicer world when you can be an observer. I don't think that detachment is possible, or even desirable, all of the time. It sure helps me when I start to get angry, though.