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Posted By Discussion Topic: High blood pressure     kids123 04-13-2004 @ 8:52 AM                              Member Joined: Mar. 2004 Well now I have done it I went to the doctor yesterday because of my pulse racing even when I'm laying in bed at night and my blood pressure was high.  Now I normally have low blood pressure but for the last week its been high.  How do we control that?  I am working myself up to this but its like I can't stop.  I am only 33 yrs old with 3 small children, I watch what I eat and exercise everyday.  I'm not over weight and I've cut out caffeine and alcahol.  I am desperate to calm down... Wanda sky 04-13-2004 @ 9:45 AM                              Member Joined: Oct. 2003 Hi Wanda, The way I stop and prevent a racing pulse is by not fearing it. Easier said than done, I know. The trick is to have something to focuss in on to replace focussing in on the panic. Are you doing the Panic Program here on the site? Highly recommend you do, theres some wonderful relaxation tips to learn. One of them is 'box breathing'. This has helped me a lot. What you do is slow your breathing down to a steady pace. When you inhale, hold it for about 3 seconds, then exhale and hold it for 3 seconds. Do this lying down and place your hands on your stomach. You'll know you're breathing correctly when you feel your hands moving up and down with your stomach. At first you'll probably feel more anxious as you hold and count to three. I do, but stick at it because it's really good for slowing down both your thoughts and your pulse. Oh and watch you don't take huge breaths. Just do it at a steady pace and try to keep your breathing natural. Hope this helps. kids123 04-13-2004 @ 12:15 PM                              Member Joined: Mar. 2004 Thanks for the advice.  My doctor tald me to take a deep breath feeling up my lungs and hold it as long as I can then let it out at slow as I can.  She said to do this 10 times once a day. I hate knowing I'm taking blood pressure pills since I've always had such low blood pressure.  Anyway I probably should stay away from taking the pressure, then I'll worry its to low, I can't win. Posted By Discussion Topic: High blood pressure

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