My learning

Today I had very helpful appointment for blood tests with excellent endocrinology nurse. 

And I was able to practice under the guidance using emergency injection, firstly injecting an orange and after collecting some courage, I injected my leg as well for practice. 

This is really huge success for me as for years I suffered from needle phobia. I feel so much more confident now that if I need inject myself with emergency Hydrocortisone injection, I would be able to do it. 

Big,big thank you to lovely nurse V. :)

Painting animals

On this blog I mostly  paint, to express my journey with Addison's Disease. I was diagnosed in August 2015. I am still learning a lot and I am very thankful for support available from support groups for people with Addison's Disease.

I have been reading about support dogs for people with Addison's Disease on several websites and groups. I know that at the moment I am well and I do not really need support of support dog. 

I enjoy being with animals and find being with animals really calming experience. Our 11 years old daughter with Aspergers loves animals too. I have done lots of reading about positive and therapeutic impact of animals on chidlren and adults with autism. Unfortunatelly we are not allowed to have any pets at our rented house. This is why we try to visit with our daughter farm that is nearby or to visit friends who own dogs and cats.

As I love drawing and painting, I began painting some portraits of my favourite animals recently :)

Here is link to my new album with animal portraits:

Animal Portraits