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Extreme depression and stress
I am facing extreme depression and stress for last five years my blood pressure was up and down now cholestrol profile is little deranged,I am not able to sleep properly.i checked my blood sugar yesterday it was 78 before food and 104 after food.today suddenly I checked it in afternoon it was 196,169,155 simultaneously three reading differ from each other.what is the reason I am facing lots of pressure in my mind.please help me.these reports taken in 10 days gap triglycerides increased by 50 number in 10 days.please guide me what is going on.
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You have clear dyslipidemia, slightly increased blood sugar.
Stress can cause these problems.
Get Hba1c test done
Take fat and sugar free diet, do regular physical exercise and relax adequately.
Take tab Atorvastatin 10mg one after dinner.
Repeat tests after a month and share results.
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Mind and body are connected to each other. If you are too stressed automatically your physical health will be affected hence the cholesterol and bp issues. If your physical health is fluctuating your stress would increase. So both need to addressed. Holistic treatment is the answer. Consult for detailed evaluation and management plan. Your mental health deserves as much attention as your physical health. I provide online consultation and therapy support.
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Based on your description, you are experiencing a severe Psychosomatic Reaction. When the mind is under 'Extreme Stress and Depression' for a long time, the body stays in a constant 'Fight or Flight' mode. This causes the sudden spikes in blood sugar (up to 196) and fluctuations in blood pressure, as stress hormones like Cortisol and Adrenaline interfere with insulin and vascular tone. Your sugar levels of 78 and 104 show your body can maintain normal levels, but the afternoon spikes are likely 'Stress-induced Hyperglycemia.' The increase in triglycerides by 50 points in 10 days is also a common metabolic response to high cortisol levels and poor sleep
Next Steps
Stop Frequent Testing: Checking your sugar multiple times a day while in a state of panic will only show higher numbers due to anxiety, creating a vicious cycle of more stress. Limit testing to once a day (fasting) for now.
Deep Breathing (Pranayama): When you feel 'pressure in the mind,' practice slow, deep nasal breathing for 10 minutes. This physically lowers your heart rate and signals your brain to reduce cortisol production.
Avoid Emotional Eating: Stress often leads to 'comfort eating' of high-carb or sugary foods, which explains the rise in triglycerides. Stick to light, home-cooked meals even if you don't feel like eating much.
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By the way both reports are of same date. But that not matter. Your lipid profile is marginally high which is not a reason of that great a concern. What's more important is that you have a tendency to have deranged lipid profile. Change your lifestyle by eating right, walking right and obviously sleeping right. So the entire physical problems that you have just one cause- your stress for many reasons, may be. Top control stress, you need to indulge in rectifying those stressors, indulge in some hobby, do Pranayama and meditation of any kind. You may download Heartfulness app for free and do all these for free thru this app? It also has an option of stress detox and anxiety detox. Take control of your life and stop worrying. Worry causes stress and stress causes physical illnesses which cause again worry and stress. Break this chain. You will be fine.
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Please go for a proper consultation for further evaluation. A detailed history and examination are needed to understand your symptoms correctly. Without this, it’s difficult to give the right treatment. Kindly bring any previous reports or prescriptions.
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