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Posted 9/9/2013 11:37 PM (GMT 0)
Been anxious all day. My blood pressure is 116/86- 136/94. I at his ok as long as it comes back down??
Help freaking out here
Posted 9/10/2013 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
I've been doing so good. Why is my blood pressure so high tonight anyone else experience this? Any advice please
Posted 9/10/2013 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Dawn it's not that high, really, everyones BP has peaks and valleys through the day or night its natural.
At your highest reading it would take decades to cause any damage. Please you are processing over
nothing, mine is 143/85 most of the time, but I promise you I will not check it more than once or twice
a week. Now don't get mad at me but several of our people seem like they are trying to discover what is
going to kill them so they can put it in a ledger! This is so self defeating please use the resources to stop
this, they do work! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/10/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
SD,

I agree...it is my understanding that blood pressure spikes are considered normal. It is the overall average that really determines cardiovascular health.

If you would feel better talking with your doctor about this, then I think that would be a good move to make...for peace of mind.

Remember though, most people only have their pressure checked once or twice a year...and the more you test and think about it, the more it is going to get driven up.

I hope that you can relax about this. Stick to a good diet and regular exercies regime, and you will do fine!:)

S.C.
Posted 9/10/2013 3:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Larry!! And how could I get mad about someone being honest?? High blood pressure runs on both sides of my family so it always freaks me out. Called my brother to talk with him and he basically said same thing as you. It wasn't that high. Then I went and took a long walk outside and it completely calmed me. And brought BP down. Think I'm going to have husband hide it and only let me have it 2 days a week. I've gotten so bad I take it every where with me. Crazy huh!!!!

I have had some very good days lately so this one bad one isn't going to get me down much. I haven't been in a lot and I've missed y'all!!!
Posted 9/10/2013 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
Have you had a cardio workup? It isn't that I think you need one - but that most of us have and have had normal results. lol

If you have, and you haven't been advised by your doctor to check your blood pressure, I'd recommend handing it over to hubby and slowly quit asking for it all.

But, yes, your blood pressure and heart rate can both spike during panic/anxiety. Mine was so high at the dr's office last week that the triag nurse asked if I was there for chest pains and went running to get my doctor. My doctor just laughed it off. No treatment necessary, whatsoever.

All is well!

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But, like others said, if you're concerned, schedule a visit with the doctor. :)
Posted 9/10/2013 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
I have had a full cardiac work up just about 2 weeks ago. Nothing was amiss. I was mid panic attack and the EKG didn't even show any PVC. All my vitamins and enzymes and all that was good.

I just renewed my life insurance 2 months ago and got the preferred plan because my blood work was so good. In the moment I try to remember all this but doesn't help. My brother said he was going to do me a favor and smash kit with a hammer but said he wouldn't because he knows I'd just go buy another one lol.

All my anxiety is health related. My father had heart attack when I was 7 years old then followed with a heart transplant. So anything about the heart completely freaks me out. Which he was 54 when this happened so its not like he was real young. Plus bad living starting g at birth. He was in the war then spent two years in prison. ( complete accident. Hit someone wrong in a fight and the guy fell and broke his neck ) so here I am at 30 feeling like its my last second in earth.
Posted 9/10/2013 6:33 AM (GMT 0)
Dawn my daddy lived hard too, it does have its effect, but you are beating yourself up over nothing,
try to keep that therapy walk in mind, my doctor told me that our legs is a second heart. its a stress
buster also. Peace Kid!

Larry ***
Posted 9/10/2013 12:43 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Larry!! With dad being sick always I was taught that your blood pressure can't go up. Me, as a healthy adult can have a raised blood pressure as long as it comes down at a resting rate. Checked one last time this morning before I ever got out of bed and it was 98/67. So yes I know I'm good. Just had my freak out session for the day!! Thanks for responding everyone
Posted 9/10/2013 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Dawn this is from my old group therapy days.
"When you are having a decent day, do not sabotage yourself". Most bad days are caused by Us! Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/10/2013 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
SD,

Yes, if your resting BP is that low, I think you have no worries!:)

Have a peaceful day...no more checking, Lol!

S.C.
Posted 9/11/2013 12:57 AM (GMT 0)
Larry,

I love that quote. I may have to use if as a mantra. It does seem like I am my own worst enemy is this thing we called anxiety.
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