hi again friends

Hi AB and welcome back! :)

I am really sorry to hear of your partners health issues. I do wish her the best, but know that she has great support and help in you! :)

As far a taking your blood pressure...you'll want to find a balance. You want to get used to the cuff, and not driving your BP up by anticipating a high reading...

...but you'll also want to avoid becoming fixated or obsessing over getting the perfect reading.

Our BP fluxuates, and during times of anxiety it is going to naturally going to be elevated. However, as long as it drops into normal range once you are relaxed, you are likely not dealing with true hypertension.

Track your BP, and if you find that your average of readings is still too high...then definitely set up and appoinment to talk with your doctor.

Most likely though, once you relax, you will probably see those numbers start to drop.:)

Wishing you both well...and post anytime!

S.C.

Thanks scaredy cat!

I have taken a couple of reading this evening and it has dropped to 118/85 ish, so the asistolic. Reading is still in the realms of prehypertention but most of the day it's hovering around 140/90 ish so stage 1 hypertension.
I am aware that I have only just started doing this so could be making it worse and to keep an eye on it for a month or so but I am carrying a little extra weight so I guess laying of the treats a little wouldn't hurt. I'm not a big guy but I do weigh 224lbs so room to loose a little

How about coping skills? Meditation, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, ect?

These can all make a difference a well! :)

S.C.

Btw I ment cbt therapy and not cat 😄

I will let everyone know when I start and will keep y'all posted on progress, I have heard good things about it and am hopeful for myself. Fingers crossed