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I have anxiety about my blood pressure. bp around 128/80 - 130/84 panic can reach 191/118 can't stop checking. what can i do? i'm afraid of dying.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

BP checking: After you see your doctor to make sure all is well, I suggest you see a clinical psychologist. You MAY be dealing w/OCD symptoms. These can manifest w/obsessive checking of anything, not just BP. Peace and good health.

Answered 11/27/2017

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