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I've always wondered if high blood pressure has to do with psychology. If you're a super anxious person/high strung, isn't it most likely you'll have high blood pressure? Just a thought. I never checked but when I do check my blood pressure is always normal, but I knew that already because I feel the peace of God and calm in my heart. My friend and coworker both, their blood pressure is too high everytime before they go see doctors for annual check-up because they get so nervous (in case they find some disease/cancer in them). I think there is definitely a correlation there.
My BP or heart rate gets up during stressful times especially when I’m rushing in traffic and think I’m Dale Earnhardt Sr (race car driver). Then at dr office my BP is high. However I don’t feel bad. Years ago when BP was very high at times I felt very bad. It would make you very tired and feel like you are going to pass out & that was on medication. Once I had panic attacks a few times and really thought it was my heart. Scared me so bad I called my mil who was a nurse. I was seriously thinking about going to the ER. Thankfully I don’t have problems with either anymore. It can put the fear of God in you really quickly.
I do see that my family member seems to be tired all the time, even with the medications. I don't think there have been any panic attacks but I'll check this out. Glad to hear you are doing better.
Hey, I’m still researching and also have been busy lately. For the Parkinson’s, if I had something that serious or cancer I’d see a naturopathic doctor. They are very expensive! However I don’t trust mainstream doctors or hospitals because they don’t attempt to cure. Even if the cancer leaves you have a lifetime of “preventive” meds that don’t always work and horrible side effects. I’m not bashing all doctors. They saved my life almost two years ago. I still see doctors but use caution. To start researching symptoms of Parkinson’s. Then research herbs, supplements, cbd, minerals that might help the symptoms. I find good info on YouTube. You have to weed out the crazy ones. Once you/they decide what herbs to try ask me or others what’s the better resource. I usually buy herbal tinctures from small businesses that forage the herbs and make them. Essential oils are great for many conditions (aromatherapy). Some brands are basically watered down, always check out the company. Another note even some doctor/natural medicine give gov sourced info pushing gov acceptable diet, grains, certain greens; I just don’t trust that. We each have to make our own decisions. Thanks, on the feeling better note. I really think it’s simply giving body time to heal, weight loss and especially diet.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I agree with everything you've shared and will pass these suggestions along to my family members. Thankfully this husband (who has Parkinson) and wife who takes care of most everything for him are based and open to this type of information.
I believe in some cases this could be true, but I highly doubt it in this case. Normally very healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. Just wasn't feeling good for a while and went to have it checked out. Was surprised by the high blood pressure but it's been pretty consistently high for about a month or two now. Thanks for your thoughful response.