I've been here and there, sorry to delay response for so long. But there's nothing quite like fandom when you're sick - it's sort of the grown-up's equivalent to a child's watching a favorite movie again. If you're lucid enough to think, it's all the comfort of familiar worlds and all the distraction of complicated plots and advanced characterization. ~Seldavia's historically-inspired Zelda political thrillers got me through a violent case of salmonella over the winter break - though it's hardly comparable to long-term illness, the basic truth is that there's nothing for physical discomfort like creative consumption. And then when you're on the upswing you suddenly have so much more inspiration, which is a real mood boost.

Don't forget that doing what makes you happy is often just as good for you as doing "productive" anything, and always better than pushing yourself too hard and having to deal with the aftereffects. Hope the trouble clears up soon and everything comes out alright - and based on a couple things you've said in your gallery here and there, if I've interpreted them correctly, don't worry about your audience on the 'net. People generally have enough they SHOULD be doing when they're not on the internet that they're just happy to see you post when you do. (Pot calling the kettle black, of course, but at least I can speak from experience...) It's so easy for it to take on a sense of obligation; the pressure's all internal. Take pleasure in your art, don't permit your expectations (as in life) to overwhelm the good in your eyes.

All the best ^-^