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Relapse/Recovery Update
12 years ago
I'd been trying to not write this journal since I don't like to talk about being sick to really anybody other than close-friends (I consider it hideously embarrassing) however I've been getting the odd note/e-mail asking about commissions and whatnot since I've slowed up on that front and people have been very chill about it; but it's been piling up, so some brief explanations are in order. Namely, about a month ago I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease (details here if you missed it: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4999336/ ) and put on a treatment regimen. Within two weeks most of my symptoms had cleared up and I seemed fine, so I finished the regimen and assumed the worst was behind me. Sadly about two weeks ago all of my symptoms came roaring back and left me mostly bedridden due to a lot of symptoms I really don't want to get into (once again: embarrassing) and most days I couldn't sit up even in a chair for more than two hours a day. Naturally this made it pretty hard to work on anything, but I tried to keep getting pages and commissions done in equal amounts as just sitting around and playing video games/watching TV makes me go absolutely bonkers.
Now that all sounds horrible right? Well it's not so bad, I'm on a new treatment regimen and should be feeling better again soon! Though when I'll have actually rid myself of this dumb thing is beyond me, it could be quite a while or within a month; I'm a comic artist not a doctor. So here's my plan currently: to do my absolute best to keep updating "False Start" once a week and to get all my commissions done or at least really damn close by MFF so I can re-open (though yes I'm still doing those coloring collaboration commissions since they go very quickly and have been good for my psyche). If it comes down to it I may put FS on a week or two hiatus to focus on getting people's stuff done. As usual if you believe this time-frame is unacceptable or for really any reason are unsatisfied with how I'm handling the situation then you can note me here or email me ( boneitisuno[at]gmail.com ) and I will refund you for the part of your commission that has yet to be finished (I've drawn all of them already so no full refunds). Also you can always note me for updates and just with general questions. Suffice it to say I've really enjoyed working on people's cool ideas during this time (I think I've put out some neat-o work despite the illness) and hope I'll get to continue to do so at MFF!
Now that all sounds horrible right? Well it's not so bad, I'm on a new treatment regimen and should be feeling better again soon! Though when I'll have actually rid myself of this dumb thing is beyond me, it could be quite a while or within a month; I'm a comic artist not a doctor. So here's my plan currently: to do my absolute best to keep updating "False Start" once a week and to get all my commissions done or at least really damn close by MFF so I can re-open (though yes I'm still doing those coloring collaboration commissions since they go very quickly and have been good for my psyche). If it comes down to it I may put FS on a week or two hiatus to focus on getting people's stuff done. As usual if you believe this time-frame is unacceptable or for really any reason are unsatisfied with how I'm handling the situation then you can note me here or email me ( boneitisuno[at]gmail.com ) and I will refund you for the part of your commission that has yet to be finished (I've drawn all of them already so no full refunds). Also you can always note me for updates and just with general questions. Suffice it to say I've really enjoyed working on people's cool ideas during this time (I think I've put out some neat-o work despite the illness) and hope I'll get to continue to do so at MFF!
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Don't be too embarrassed though; you aren't the only person who's come down with this, and it's better to let folks who are waiting on you know you're sick instead of leaving them wondering whether or not you've just dropped the ball. There's actually an artist I've commissioned who I'm not even sure is in the fandom any more....they haven't updated their page in months, and I'm starting to feel like I'm never gonna see a return on that investment.
Anyhow, rest well and do as the doctor says. Hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery and won't have to deal with further relapses, though I hear lyme disease can be tricky like that. Get well soon Boneitis!
So I'll keep people in the fold on this, and thank you for the well wishes!
The Emperor protects.
Can't hurt. Good luck.
Take care
Marc
Please take care of yourself. Best wishes and hugs from New York. :)
...as I've said before, I'm a medical nerd IRL so if you need support or anything send me a message. As our understanding of Lyme Disease and Borrelia burgdorferi continues to evolve, our treatments are getting better for both the acute and chronic forms of the disease. Hang in there!