GraphiteColours In reply to Anoya [2013-09-05 21:49:30 +0000 UTC]

How are you doing - hope you're staying healthy?

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2013-09-06 16:37:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm doing alright! I'm not sure I'm still healthy, I need to get myself checked this month so I'm probably going to the doctor next week. However, for as long as I can remember, I get massive red marks on my chest, neck and face when I'm really nervous (job interviews, presentations, etc.) and I recently read it can be caused by the high blood pressure. As you know I've been taking medication for a few months now, and yesterday I had a presentation. Guess what!? I had no red marks at all! It's only an assumption, but I think it's a BIG sign that my medication is working! It's also a bit of a shock, because if the red marks were really caused by the high blood pressure, I've been having this for years and years and years D:

But I'm trying my best! Eating healthier, less meat, more fish, more vegetables, less caffeine, no alcohol (but mainly because of the medication), no smoking, etc. I might need to exercise more often, but I have a hard time getting myself to do this I've been contemplating getting a dog, so I need to get out and walk more, but I've decided against it for now, because I'm not home often enough in my opinion and because they cost a fortune and I can't miss that right now. It's definitely on my bucket list though!

How are you doing?

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GraphiteColours In reply to Anoya [2013-09-17 20:57:50 +0000 UTC]

Great to hear that you're doing better - hopefully it'll only get better from now on! That's good news that you had the presentation without getting red marks - I didn't know it could happen but it sounds a bit scary if it's been happening for many years!

Haha, I keep telling myself I need to exercise more but it's really difficult to be motivated or to find the time! I've never had a dog but it seems like it would be pretty cool. Some day, I guess...

I'm doing fine, thank you - enjoying the end of my summer holiday, doing lots of touristy things (hence the late reply )

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2013-09-25 17:53:09 +0000 UTC]

I went to the doctor again yesterday and my BP went down a little bit again. It's now 162/95. He was happy, but still not satisfied (and me neither), so I got more medication. I now take 3 pills per day, 2 different kinds. I'm starting tomorrow and I'm actually kind of nervous about it haha. I was so done with side affects. I'm scared to get those again haha. I forgot to ask about the red marks

What kind of touristy things are you doing?

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GraphiteColours In reply to Anoya [2013-07-14 14:50:56 +0000 UTC]

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2013-07-14 16:57:15 +0000 UTC]

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GraphiteColours In reply to werol [2012-09-14 18:44:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to Ameer-Saadallah [2012-08-11 09:47:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Have a great day!

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GraphiteColours In reply to KaitoKidKuroba [2012-05-23 12:13:45 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome, and thanks!

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GraphiteColours In reply to SDuV [2012-05-17 11:24:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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GraphiteColours In reply to Anoya [2012-05-02 22:54:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm still here, just... spending less time on dA now.

Hope things are going OK for you too.

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2012-05-06 08:44:30 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I've been alright

Hope the reason why you're online less is good though

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GraphiteColours In reply to Anoya [2012-05-08 23:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Mostly busy with studying

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Anoya In reply to GraphiteColours [2012-05-13 07:37:54 +0000 UTC]

School comes first

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GraphiteColours In reply to namenotrequired [2012-04-26 20:35:38 +0000 UTC]

Oh, awesome - thanks!

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namenotrequired In reply to GraphiteColours [2012-04-26 20:47:15 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to Shutter-Shooter [2012-03-24 05:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Yep! Just had a busy couple of weeks and I'm also devoting more time to other interests, so dA is taking a bit of a back seat from now on... I'll try to update my journal again though - have to wade through 4000+ inbox messages first!

Thank you for asking.

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GraphiteColours In reply to Topicality [2012-03-06 14:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Yep! I've been a bit swamped with work lately, so haven't had time to do journal entries, but over than that I'm fine. Thanks for asking!

Holidays are coming up though, so hopefully I'll get back into the habit of doing journal features again. I'll just have to wade through the 2000 notifications in my inbox first...

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Topicality In reply to GraphiteColours [2012-03-06 21:02:13 +0000 UTC]

Aw No problem!

Good good! I know how that feels, crowded inboxes can be a jungle for sure.

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GraphiteColours In reply to LarryGorlin [2012-02-26 10:58:20 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to Alshain4 [2012-01-29 09:35:03 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to Lupuspax [2012-01-25 21:51:05 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to ordre-symbolique [2012-01-18 23:11:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to IndependentlyConceal [2012-01-18 23:11:09 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to ColinHSillerud [2012-01-16 08:31:44 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Hope you have a fantastic 2012!

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GraphiteColours In reply to namenotrequired [2012-01-16 08:32:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thank you!

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namenotrequired In reply to GraphiteColours [2012-01-16 09:50:41 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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GraphiteColours In reply to PaulineRouziou [2012-01-17 21:27:57 +0000 UTC]

I've featured your photo in my journal here: [link]

Have a nice day!

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