....Echoes of Aldous Huxley's The Doors Of Perception wherein the brain, not under the influence of certain hallucinogenic toxins, (or, I presume, in your case, fever) acts as a reducing valve. The trick is, as you indicate, Peter T., is how to keep the doors open without becoming eyeball deep in "chemical refreshment (Zappa)."

Much food for thought. Love your perceptions, but sympathize with your weakened physical state. In that sense, I'm glad you're on the mend.

Regards, Neil