Kirsten Storms, 41, who has starred as Maxie Jones on the long-running soap opera since 2005, announced she will be taking a break from her role while she settles into her new home in Tennessee.

Maxie is maxed out. Kirsten Storms is taking an extended break from “General Hospital” after nearly 20 years. The actress made the announcement in an Instagram video on July 7. Storms, 41, has already filmed her final scenes — for now.

Earlier this month, a GH spokesperson confirmed that Paggi will temporarily replace Storms on the long-running series. Paggi will appear as Maxie on the show’s July 30 and August 13 episodes. Storms, for her part, will return during the week of August 18.