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Originally Posted by abcolin
The basic things regarding blood pressure are known to me and thats one reason I quit my smoking. However I want to know if the blood pressure can elevate during the period when a person is in a state of anger. Basically this happened to me, there was a heated argument with one of my colleague and immediately after that my pressure reading suggested 160/110. Later on this came to normal. So tell me is there anything to worry about or was it just because of the rise in temper?
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Hello and Welcome.
To answer your question: Yes, anger can raise your blood pressure.
So can being overwhelmed with Happiness, stress, etc.
I had a panic attack and I went to emergency. My blood pressure
was 177/92. I've never been that high and haven't been since.
My blood pressure was 118/80 the last time I was at my Drs. That
is around my normal.
Some People get "white coat syndrome". Which is, when some
People visit their Drs., their blood pressure rises. Fear of Drs.
sometimes.
As long as a Person's blood pressure goes back down to normal
after the emotion has subsided.
Age, weight, height also can vary a Person's blood pressure.
Not everyone is 120/80, but with some variance are still healthy
blood pressure-wise.
Of course, it is not Good for the person if high emotion happens
too often.
I know it may be difficult but try to breathe in slowly and then
out slowly several times to keep yourself calmer while your
colleague is expressing(arguing) his point.
Always keep your Drs. appointments so he can keep track
of your vitals.
Good job on quitting smoking. I'm with you there.
Stress, anger, etc. can also raise most Diabetics blood sugar.