Obesity Discussion Forums

[nicky86]

Everyone knows that with 'obesity' comes complications. I went to the doctor because I felt that I was at the starting stages of having anxiety. But, when I got to the doctor, he said that my blood pressure was a bit high.

Does anyone who have high blood pressure suffer from anxiety? Or is it even anxiety?

[MamaBear]

I have high blood pressure and anxiety. It is hard to say which causes which - everyone is so different. For me, though, I don't think they are too related. There have been times when i have been extremely anxious, and just sure my BP would be through the roof -- and it wasn't.

But some people really get a huge leap in BP due to anxiety. (Think white coat syndrome as an example) It is entirely possible if you address you anxiety issues, your BP will go down.

I have also heard of (but not experienced) high blood pressure causing a feeling of anxiety. So, especially if you already have anxiety issues, high BP could make making it worse.

So... there you go. I didn't answer your question at all.