70% and rising

I’m guess I’m up to about 70% of normal, which is a real relief. My doctor gave me clearance to go out in public again, so I’ve been able to go to the store and help out a little bit around the house.
I still get super tired pretty quickly, so I’m taking lots of naps, but I’ve got enough base energy to read and write, so I can get back to work on my new books this week, and I’ll be able to ship out all the Just A Geeks that were ordered through the fundraiser. I wish I could have gotten them all out sooner, but at least I’ll be hitting the 6 week mark of the 4 to 6 weeks I promised.
Over the last two weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about where my energy is going, both physically and emotionally, and I’ve decided that it’s important for me to redraw some boundaries and refocus my energy . . . my life has been severely out of Balance for the last six months or so, and I think it’s a big part of why I got so sick. So I’m making some changes to my life, including my blog and other creative commitments. I’ll write more about that next week, because I’m going to walk Ferris to the stop sign now. That’s funny — it’s like we’re doing physical therapy together.

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59 thoughts on “70% and rising”

  1. aw, i can think of no one better to do your physical therapy with. 🙂 i’m glad you’re doing better, i heard you were in Borders; thats the second time i’ve been there and missed you :).

  2. Wil… mono is no walk in the park! That’s for sure… this is one of those recharge the batteries times that you don’t want to rush. Just think, though, of all the good mental experiences you’re getting for all the acting gigs that are going to be coming your way soon…not to mention the characters that will be showing up in your First Novel (you are writing one, aren’t you?). GcB

  3. Ease back into life Wil. Sickness of any sorts does offer reflections on previous events, thoughts, feelings, directions, meanings, etc., but also offers new ideas,
    Sickness happens for a reason. I fell sick years ago, and during that time I went through what seemed like a massive metamorphosis. My mother too was ill and came through it with the same massive (but different directional) changes.
    I always believe that not only does the body get run down due to stresses or the sorts, but it’s the body’s way of going through a ‘service’. Similar to a car needing regular services. In fact, I also believe that the state of your car reflects the state of your life.
    Something positive MUST come from illness. What the positive is though depends on the open mindedness of the individual.
    Get well soon.
    Barry

  4. so glad to see you kind of up and about. please take it slow and make sure that you’re really back up to 70% – that seems kinda high for so soon.
    enjoy ferris. enjoy the stop sign. and most of all enjoy your whole family. peace,
    ender

  5. While others idolize Brad Pitt, Orlando Bloom, or Johnny Depp, We idolize you and your amazingly awesome…ness. Noone really has heard about you in our grade, so we are spreading the joy by FORCING them to watch some of your movies 😀 To us, your more than 70% normal. Your just like us… so it’s more like 100%
    –Nikki and Shauna

  7. Good to read you again, sir.
    But I’ll admit: “making some changes to my life, including my blog and other creative commitments” sounds a tad ominous.
    Or maybe it’s the writer in you setting up the drama?
    “Stay tuned to find out…”
    You suspensful bastard, you.
    –AJ

  9. What a pretty dog! Take care of yourself – it’s good to know your limits, and I wish you luck in getting your life more in balance.

  10. Take your time with the books,with you being sick and everything. Its not like everyone is waiting on the doorsteps for them to arrive(or at least I hope most normal people aren’t..)
    Ireland just drew with Israel in the soccer world cup qualifier…Its sickening as we were at home and needed the 3 points to be sure of automatic qualification. We’re still ahead of france though so thats something…

  11. Take your time getting stuff done. I’ve had mono twice, and it’s no fun, but you don’t want to wear yourself into a relapse, that would be worse. Sleep all you need to.

  12. awwwww Wil – I’m glad you are up & can make it to the stop sign. My closest stop sign is 2 blocks away so I hope yours is closer. I would suggest you try doing some yoga or strechting but please stay close enough to someone where you can yell for help & get help.
    We really do care about you as a person & wish you the best. Just let us know if there is anything we can help you with
    Reddy

  13. So glad you’re doing better!! The worst of it is over, but don’t rush yourself. The exhastion and such can linger for ages. Keep taking naps as needed, even if you’re otherwise seeming/feeling “fine.”
    I’m doing a lot of that same kind of introspection right now. That’s actually why I’m here in LA–taking some time & distance to step back from my life and look at my boundaries and find a little more Balance, myself.
    Hopefully, I’ll see you ’round while I’m here…

  14. I really, really hope your major changes will mean ending the blog, or posting less. I’m hooked to your site, man!
    On a brighter note, I am glad you are feeling better. And I have read your book, which I liked a lot. I will be posting a mini review on my blog sometime next week. luv ya and your rockin’ blog!

  15. It’s good to hear that you’re slowly getting better. Make sure you don’t push yourself too hard when doing things. 🙂

  16. its nice to hear yer doing better.
    i hope that the reballence will not include
    a blog shutdown, although if it does i will
    be able to look back at the last few years ive
    been reading your site and reflect on the times
    ive laffed and cryed, and know its been a damn fun ride.
    sorry if im jumping the gun. i hope you stick around but, you gotta what you gatta do.
    i hope you know that im a bit better of a person
    for sharing your words of wisdom. kodos
    C.

  17. I’m not shutting down the blog, or anything like that. I’m just refocusing my time and energy, and redefining some boundaries. It’s all good.

  19. Wil,
    I’ve been following your blog for a few years now. I’ve come to view you as a friend I haven’t met yet, as you see a lot of things congruently to my own spaces.
    I’m a freelance animator. Not an easy job. About as easy as being an author and actor. I’ve been ill since about April. I think I’m feeling better now, but it’s hard to remember what “well” feels like.
    Take it slow, friend. Take it easy. Give yourself time to recover energy to the places you don’t remember storing it.
    You’ve been foul sick, Wil. You can’t rush it. We’ll be here for you, whenever you get back. Do not see us as a demand, sir – we’ll be quietly here, those of us who empathise with who you are, and winced when we read about Leaving Star Trek Wasn’t A Mistake.
    Hang in there, buddy (Christ, you’re the same age as me). Take my advice – time spent in bed with a book is ten times as effective as time spent at your machines tapping keys when it comes to Getting Better.
    Walk away from the machine, Mr. Wheaton. Go read some Asimov. Bet you’ve left him on the shelf too long.

  20. It’s fantastic to know you are feeling at least a little bit better, Wil.
    Still though, as everyone else has alredy iterated, take it easy and don’t stress yourself out as you are still recovering.
    Best of regards

  24. Wil:
    That’s great that you’re getting better. Just don’t rush it. After being sick for so long, the first thing that can happen is doing more than you can handle. Your body is recovering and your spleen needs time too. I’m pushing for you!!!
    🙂
    Scott

  25. I dreamed about you last night. You were pissed off because you didn’t win some poker tournament. Strange, but anyway that was my mind telling me you’d gotten better. I’m so glad it’s true, but please don’t push yourself, we definately don’t want you getting worse. Keep on getting better Wil. Much good mojo still headed your way. Zkid.

  26. Hey Wil, glad you are feeling better. I always want to bounce back faster than my body wants me too (or will allow). That rest is important, so keep it up!

  28. Hi Wil
    First time poster long time reader of your blog. Take your time with this illness. It’s better to take things slower and get better fully than try to rush back to normality.
    I’ve just finished reading “Just a Geek.” I thought it was a great read.
    Keep writing.

  29. There is no better exercise than to sit and re-evaluate your life and redefine its direction, purpose and what it means for yourself and others.
    Good luck on the journey Wil.
    Which way did he go? Waskily Wabbit!

  30. Wil:
    That’s great that you’re getting better. Just don’t rush it. After being sick for so long, the first thing that can happen is doing more than you can handle. Your body is recovering and your spleen needs time too. I’m pushing for you!!!
    🙂
    Scott

  31. Wil:
    That’s great that you’re getting better. Just don’t rush it. After being sick for so long, the first thing that can happen is doing more than you can handle. Your body is recovering and your spleen needs time too. I’m pushing for you!!!
    🙂
    Scott

  32. Wil:
    That’s great that you’re getting better. Just don’t rush it. After being sick for so long, the first thing that can happen is doing more than you can handle. Your body is recovering and your spleen needs time too. I’m pushing for you!!!
    🙂
    Scott

  33. Wil, I wish you joy in finding that new balance.
    I’ve been too much at one end of the see-saw myself lately, making wild swings up and down, and I know the moment when the body says “‘nuf fun now; you *will* rest so I can recover.” So I’m making the shuffling, sliding glide toward the fulcrum, to feel that sweet spot at the center where the world rises and falls, and I can choose to watch in the stillness, or lean into the motion.
    If you over-balance along the way, may there always be a warm dog to lean against till you’re upright again.

  34. Hi
    I’ve never posted here before, but I’m finally moved to, just to tell you to BE CAREFUL. You MUST rest mono all the way out. I got mono right before finals my sophomore year of college and was warned that I had to rest it all the way out, but come on. FINALS. What’s a girl to do? I did my best, but I pushed it too hard. If you DON’T rest it all the way out, you are very suceptible to relapses. You can’t get mono twice. Once you get Epstein-Barr (the dealie that causes mono), you’ve got it forever, and you can squish it down my resting it out. If you rest it all the way through, you will pretty much be free of issues from then on. I didn’t, and that summer, I got hit twice more. What should have been four weeks recovery was stretched out to four months. I know you have a family and I know you have things to do, and I know you’re a grown man and know what you’re doing, but don’t underestimate mono!! I had points where I was too tired to lift a fork to my mouth. The havoc it can wreak on your body is huge.
    On top of that, something else you should know for the future – Epstein-Barr can resurface at any time. Not like full-fledged mono, but you’ll recognize it. You know that mono-tired is different from any normal kind of tired. If, down the road in your life, you feel that kind of tired again, assume it’s the Epstein-Barr and rest!
    I can’t believe I’ve giving Wil Wheaton advice on his health, but I’ve become some kind of mono-awareness harpie since it happened to me. Just please, PLEASE be careful and DON’T push it too hard. Losing 6 weeks now is better than losing your entire summer.

  35. So very glad to hear that you’re on the road to recovery. Rest every moment that you can and don’t feel bad about Anne having to do it all. That’s what life-partners are there for. You’ll have your chance to repay her love and devotion in spades over the next 50 years. Heal yourself. A healthy Wil is what your family needs right now. Take all the steps necessary to get there.
    Keep your chin up.
    -Karen In SD

  37. Ferris looks so happy and cute (he looks a lot like my dog actually). I’m of the belief that dogs make people heal faster…

  38. Wil,
    Glad to hear you’re doing better. Relieved to hear your changes don’t include a blog shutdown. Keep resting and take it easy. Still sending the good health mojo your way.
    PS – Ferris looks like a really cool dog. Makes me miss my own dogs that have moved on to better places.

  39. Wil,
    Good that you’re up and around and back above the 50 percent mark in terms of energy. Don’t overdue it.
    Others have mentioned that illness and convalescence give you time to reflect and re-order priorities. It’s true. I’ve faced it myself, including a near-death experience that led me to change jobs and lifestyles (ultimately). So take the time to make sure the changes are ones you want and make sense for you — and whatever you do, your posse here should understand.
    I’m sending mojo your way!!
    SW

  40. Aww… Ferris is so cute. I’m glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better. I’ll keep sending “get well soon” mojo your way! :o)

  41. Hey Wil,
    Very glad to hear that you are getting better. It always makes me feel better when I’m sick to get out of the house for a little while. Naps are a very smart thing to keep doing! I’m sure Ferris is very happy to get to walk to that stop sign with you! I wish I had a dog to walk with. Keep taking it easy and remember we are all here for you. The best to You, Anne, and the kids.

  42. Hi Wil ~ I’m so glad you are feeling a bit better! Ya know I think you are quite wise to listen to your body and reassess your life to find the reasons you became ill. I’m sure you will take the right steps to make things better. 🙂
    BTW, Ferris is SOOOO CUTE!! 🙂 🙂 Gosh I love dogs. Especially the ones who are so obviously good-natured like Ferris.
    Keep taking it easy. I’m sending good thoughts and energies your way for a full recuperation.
    hugs,
    Jenga

  43. Good going, Wil. Take it slow and easy, but it’s great to hear that you are feeling some relief of those horrible symptoms. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. As others have said, we’ll be here when you’re ready, so take your time and do what you have to do. We want you well and strong, that’s the top priority.

  44. Take it slow. I recently took a month off, because I kept getting sick and everything, even little things, seemed to be bothering me. The time that I took to get my life back in balance, as you mentioned, has been invaluable. I can honestly say that taking the time to remember the things that are important to me, to remember MYSELF, has made me a much happier person.

  45. Hi Wil –
    I’m so glad to read that you’re using this illness as an opportunity to assess then re-draw some boundaries. Most of us have been somewhat trained since childhood to he helpful and to say ‘yes’ when people ask for favors. I imagine this is even more the case for someone in the public eye. As you’ve realized, over-committing can be bad for your health. I had to learn to do this in my late teens when diagnosed with a chronic illness which, to this day, gives me a finite amount of energy to expend each day. This brings most issues into focus very quickly. 😉 Some tips from the trenches:
    (1) Your first priority has to be YOU. You can’t be a great husband, father, writer, actor if you don’t keep yourself balanced and healthy.
    (2) PRIORITIZE. Ruthlessly.
    (3) MEAN IT. Say ‘no’ sooner rather than later, with no waffling or guilt.
    Say it with me: “I’m sorry, I have other commitments that day.” Rehearse it. As an actor does. 😉 Hang in there.
    karmelrio

  46. dear wil,
    i’m glad to hear your getting better, physically. it worries me to hear about you feeling so unbalanced, but it’s very understandable, you’ve been through a really rough time the past couple of months. i hope that you can find that balance that you are looking for. i know that sitting around the house feeling useless isn’t such a great thing, but i do hope that once you can BE up and running again, that you take time for YOURSELF. i know that your family is ever so important to you and i’m sure you won’t do them any wrong while searching for your inner balance, infact, they will help you heaps! 🙂
    take care wil and goodluck. may you feel better soon 🙂

  48. Glad to hear your feeling better. Being sick is so awful, especially for someone who enjoys life and family as much as you do. I’m glad your family took such good care of you 🙂
    I wanted to say, I saw you on Child Stars of the 80’s this weekend! Heh, you looked great! How long ago was that?

  49. Hey Wil,Glad you’re feeling better already. Actually from what I hear about mono I’m surprised you’re already at 70%.You know… everyone harps about rest for mono, but it’s true for everything. I still don’t have my full singing range back from getting a sore throat that started two weeks ago. Over exertion at work can bring it back too. I had no voice once last week and that was my only day off. I talked two octaves lower to the customers for the next two days. Yeah, go read some books or something. Shoo!

  50. Glad you’re beginning to feel better, but don’t over-do it.
    As for priorities… Family first, Wil, family first. But then, you know that already.

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