Lots of folks experience anxiety attacks. They can be daunting to cope with if you don't have a proven system to battle them. If you also have high blood pressure it can be a frightening mix.
Having a panic attack and high blood pressure can possibly cause cardiovascular damage. If you can't control a panic attack then your blood pressure will be affected. Having high pressure to begin with can lead to stress on your cardiovascular system. Another problem can be dizziness, light-headedness, having blurry vision, exhaustion and fainting. These symptoms are not welcome at any time, but especially during a panic attack. So, what can you do? Learn to eliminate the panic attacks and work on the underlying health issues affecting your pressures.
Your doctor probably has you on medication for your high blood pressure. That should really only be a stop gap measure until you can improve your health enough to not need medication. If you think more medication is the answer then please don't read any further. Medication has a place but I think it should be temporary at most.
With high blood pressure and panic attacks exercise should become a part of your life. Exercising regularly helps keep you healthy and it can help to lower your pressure. That benefit alone makes it worth doing but it can help prevent panic attacks also by releasing endorphins and helping with circulation of blood and breath.Another thing that many recommend is meditation. Meditating daily can help with your blood pressure to some extent. It will help you to relax and with relaxation your heart rate will slow.
Dealing with panic attacks and high cardiovascular pressure can be difficult but there are good systems to help you manage and eliminate the panic side of the equation. Attacks can be frightening, but it's important to try and stay calm and having the right resources can help with the fear and that constant nagging idea that you are cracking up. A panic attack can feel that way.
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