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I have high blood pressure and repeatedly check my blood pressure throughout the day how do i break this habit. totally stressed about high blood pre?

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Stress and Anxiety: Stress and anxiety often go hand-in-hand. When one begins to stress over something such as blood pressure measurements, they often increase their anxiety and find themselves locked in a repeating cycle. There are highly effective treatments available to break these anxiety producing cycles. Check with your primary care physician or a psychotherapist. Relief is only a phone call away.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Get Expert 2 Assess: If u're checking ur BP 2reassure urself that it's ok + u feel some relief after u check (though relief doesn't last because doubt that u may have missed something starts taking hold causing ur anxiety level 2shoot up all over again) consider seeing a clinical psychologist/psychiatrist 4a careful diagnostic assessment. This might or might not b ocd. Get expert opinion so can get targeted treatment!

Answered 4/25/2016

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