A member asked:

I have a panic disorder and ocd. we've had a lot of stress and i take my bp more than 50 x's a day. i was told i could make it high, is that true?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Anxiety can increase: BP. I would recommend that you meet with a psychologist who knows hypnosis or uses biofeedback to help people learn how to reduce your blood pressure & reduce your anxiety in general.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Yes: Your OCD is designed to lower your anxiety but its effect is actually paradoxical; that is, it raises it by indulging in the urges it prompts. A professional can help you interrupt this vicious thinking cycle using CBT, Mindfulness and other state-of-the-art techniques. Presently, you are making your BP worse.

Answered 5/12/2016

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