swimming

sooo back story, ive been swimming competively for 7 years (this is my 8th) and lately ive been kinda burnt out, i moved myself down a level so that i could focus more on school and be less stressed out(i was at the top level btw) and its worked out pretty well but im still feeling like the competive side of it isnt really as important to me anymore (aka the meets) i still like going to practice because i like to excersize and it makes me feel accomplished and strong too. i also like the people my best friends are on the team. but im feeling really weird about not being as dedicated becasue its been such a HUGE part of my life it feels like a part of me is dying or going away idk if this is a bad thing necessarily but i get that odd depressingish feeling when i think about it...sorry for the novel haha..thoughts?