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High Bp anxiety
Hello respected doctor, I'm 34 years old weight 71 kg less physical active .I'm suffering from health related anxiety from 2 months. Near Every evening I feel lightheaded , fatigue & nervousness. Today I checked by Bp and it's showing 140/100. After 10min rest I checked again & it's show 130/90, then after 5 minutes I checked its 120/85. This same thing happened to me 2months ago when Bp goes to 160/90 & comes normal to 120/80 in 20 minutes of rest.. what to do ? If something happens to my body it's makes me feel negative..plz help what to do..
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Your symptoms could be related to illness anxiety disorder, and anxiety can sometimes cause temporary fluctuations in blood pressure. However, BP fluctuations should not automatically be attributed to anxiety, and other medical causes may need to be ruled out. I recommend consulting a psychiatrist for proper assessment and appropriate treatment. If your BP is repeatedly high, please also consult a physician.
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This need complete history and evaluation visit psychiatrist
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I can see how worrying these readings must feel. Notice what happened, though: your BP was highest when you first checked and came down each time you rested. That pattern often happens when anxiety is involved. Worry and the act of measuring both raise blood pressure briefly. The evening lightheadedness, fatigue, and nervousness you describe also fit with anxiety.
It also sets up a cycle. You notice a body sensation, check your BP, see a high number, feel more anxious, the number rises, and the next check feels even more urgent. Over two months, that cycle can take over your evenings.
That said, the readings still need a proper medical check, so a doctor can tell you clearly whether this is anxiety alone or whether your BP needs attention. Once a doctor has looked at it, you can stop guessing, and guessing is what feeds health anxiety.
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See a physician and show them your readings. They may ask you to log BP at fixed times for a week, or do 24-hour monitoring, to get an accurate picture.
Between visits, check BP only when your doctor advises, not whenever you feel anxious.
Consult a psychologist for the health anxiety. CBT is very effective for the worry-and-checking cycle and for the negative thoughts you get whenever something changes in your body.
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Regular walking (30 minutes on most days) helps both blood pressure and anxiety. Slow breathing in the evenings can calm the body: in for 4 counts, out for 6. Seek emergency care if you have severe headache, chest pain, breathlessness, blurred vision, or weakness on one side.
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Consider visiting a psychiatrist. Health related anxiety is very easily treatable.
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psychotherapy session
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1. Breathe Slowly
If you are feeling anxious, you are more likely to breathe faster and shallower. Sometimes, the easiest and most important thing we can do to soothe ourselves is to focus on our breathing.
Inhale slowly. Count to three as you do it. Focus on each breath. Exhale slowly. Count to three as you do it.
2. Stay In the Present
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Focus on five things around you that you can see. A pen, a bottle of water, a spot on the wall - anything.
Focus on four things around you that you can touch. Your watch, the coffee mug, the chair you are sitting on - anything.
Focus on three things you can hear. Someone speaking on their phone, the TV in the background - any external sound.
Focus on two things you can smell - Maybe itâs a charcoal pencil, a hand cream, or leftover coffee in your mug.
Focus on one thing you can taste - What does the inside of your mouth taste like? Gum, coffee?
3. Muscle Relaxation
When you are anxious, you may feel your body tense up.
Find a quiet place. Slowly tense a muscle group. Letâs say you start with your shoulders.
Breathe in while you tense your shoulders. Hold the tension for a few seconds.
Slowly release the tension and breathe out as you do it.
Do this a couple of times before moving on to the next muscle group. What this practice essentially does is it builds awareness of tension in the body and also recognises when the body is completely relaxed.
4. Get Moving
Move your body. There is simply no way around it. When you do activities that get your heart rate up, like running, cycling, getting some exercise, or even dancing, it can literally change your brain chemistry..
5. Small Acts of Bravery
If thereâs something that makes you anxious, try tackling it in baby steps. For example, if public speaking freaks you out, start by giving a short presentation to a few friends. This can help you build confidence and manage your anxiety when it comes to bigger challenges.
6. Be Kind to Yourself
Practicing self-compassion can really help ease your anxiety. Remember, we all deserve to be cared for, and that includes taking care of ourselves.
Much love!
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Consult Psychologist /Psychiatrist
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do yoga, go for a walk ,meditation,
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Your anxiety about health is shooting up your BP. Some people have high BP every time it is tested but it would be normal rest of time.
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Book a session and we can find out how to get you out of your health related anxiety
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Hi, anxiety can cause an increase in BP. So only when the BP is high continuously on multiple days we take as hypertension. Medicines and therapy can help with your anxiety. Consult online for treatment
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Hi, I can understand why this is making you anxious. When we become very alert to our body, even normal sensations like lightheadedness or fatigue can feel scary, and repeatedly checking your BP can make the anxiety worse.
Your BP coming down with rest is reassuring, but since you’ve had a few elevated readings, I would still suggest getting it checked by a physician rather than assuming it’s only anxiety.
For now, try not to check your BP repeatedly whenever you feel something is wrong. Check it calmly at set times and keep a simple record to discuss with your doctor.
From the anxiety side, we can work on breaking the cycle of “I feel something → something must be wrong → I need to check.” The aim is to become more comfortable with body sensations instead of constantly monitoring them.
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Dr. Rupali Mohbe (PhD)
Psychologist
26 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Your somatic concerns resemble health anxiety, panic response, or generalized stress. The fluctuating blood pressure readings you described are consistent with acute anxiety episodes and hyperawareness of bodily sensations.
Next Steps
Consult psychologist Dr. Rupali Mohbe at BIRDY ME. You can choose between an online appointment or visit offline at 208, CENTRAL, Sangath IPL, Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Three distinct treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, stress management, and medical screening. Break the panic loop by shifting attention away from physical checks and practicing slow, rhythmic breathing.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A BP that swings from 140/100 down to 120/80 within 20 minutes of resting, along with evening anxiety and lightheadedness, usually points to a stress related spike rather than ongoing high BP. True hypertension tends to stay raised even at rest.
Next Steps
Track your BP twice daily for a week, morning and evening, before and after rest, and share the readings with a general physician. Cutting caffeine and improving sleep often settles this kind of pattern too.
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See a doctor sooner if the readings stay high even after resting, or if you feel breathless or faint.
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