jared
12-10-13, 19:45
I thought my cardiophobia was over with. I have had high blood pressure since high school (I am 26 now) and take medication for it but was feeling just a little strange and went in to get it checked. I haven't taken my medication for it yet today (or any meds at all for that matter).
My first reading was high at 150/96 and then she said Oh My and that deep dark feeling started in. She took a second reading and it was higher at 166/102 and a pulse of 117. I started panicking. I asked her if I was going to die and she said "why would you die? it's just a little high is all". I told her about my cardiophobia and she said to visit with my doctor about it but she didn't htink I was in any imminent danger.
Now I feel I'm gonna die. Can you die from a high blood pressure reading? (Why am I seeking reassurance? I don't know)
My advice to myself would be "no". But it feels so real, I am freaking out. I took my medication plus a Xanax to calm myself the heck down. Now my anxiety will reproduce all of the physical symptoms I'm sure. ARGH
Guess I just need some help from others that struggle with High blood pressure and cardiophobia. :scared15:
My first reading was high at 150/96 and then she said Oh My and that deep dark feeling started in. She took a second reading and it was higher at 166/102 and a pulse of 117. I started panicking. I asked her if I was going to die and she said "why would you die? it's just a little high is all". I told her about my cardiophobia and she said to visit with my doctor about it but she didn't htink I was in any imminent danger.
Now I feel I'm gonna die. Can you die from a high blood pressure reading? (Why am I seeking reassurance? I don't know)
My advice to myself would be "no". But it feels so real, I am freaking out. I took my medication plus a Xanax to calm myself the heck down. Now my anxiety will reproduce all of the physical symptoms I'm sure. ARGH
Guess I just need some help from others that struggle with High blood pressure and cardiophobia. :scared15: