Any ideas how to stop fear of blood pressure check? I have had white coat syndrome many years....

Sazzio · 36-40, M

Ah! So it been "Grilled in" in u by your mum? Am afraid yer gonna have to find your own way Coralmist. Something that is grilled in by parent will remain.

I have my counselor who has helped me A LOT to understand me about me it took about 11 sessions I feel stronger. My past doesn't affect my future, my anger has reduced drastically (the inner anger unnoticed by people) and I make decisions in a leadership manner more or less.

So to me it looks like it been grilled in wha can u do? Just know that if we think something bad is gonna happen it will not happen we only thought it might happen.

Therapist do set out homeworks we should try and do what they tell us at least give it two week attempt.

soar2newhighs

First, are you on any medications for blood pressure issues? You might consider getting a blood pressure monitor.
This way you can check it st home without any anxiety.. And keep a weekly or monthly record which you can bring to your medical appt and show your doctor.
And whether it’s measured at home or in a doctor’s office it will be whatever it is.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Did you know that many people have different blood pressures on opposite arms?? Consider going to have your pressure checked, not to see if its high. But to see if you have a low side..Knowing that may reduce the stress of having it taken..😷

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

Your blood pressure goes up because of this white coat syndrome then I wouldn’t be worrying about it so much. But then again, I tend not to worry about things.

saragoodtimes · F

buy a blood pressure monitor for at home and do a check it regularly to make certain it's ok. has a memory built in so bring it with you to the doctor

being · 36-40, F

I'd suggest to work with your breath. Focus on your breathing as fear arises and feel the fear through. See what it does and just remain observant.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

try meditating, also have the office repeat the BP several times, and record it at home and show them the records.

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

They have watches that take blood pressure. If you are already wearing it you won't be so fearful.

soar2newhighs

Does your pressure run in the “ normal” range, or is it usually high or low?
And when the cuff tightens, realize that is a design as part of the mechanics of obtaining blood pressure readings.

reubles · 41-45, M

If there's a problem they will wait a few extra minutes and distract you with idle chitchat. It works surprisingly well

Confined · 56-60, M

I aways close my eyes and picture myself at the beach.

legalboxers · M

my blood pressure is always bad

pdockal · 56-60, M

Get your own bp cuff
Check when you wake & before bed
Send data to your doctor regularly

JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M

Put it on, then close your eyes and breath deep and slow for a few minutes. Meditate. Be at one with the Force. Then press the button.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

Get one for your home and keep track of it for your next appointment

NativePortlander1970

For me I always hated that the cuff was squeezing my arm off. My Dad was an RN when I was a little kid and one day he was taking my Great Grandfather's pressure and I asked for mine to be done, as soon as it felt like my arm was going to fall off I ripped the tube out, my Dad cracked up laughing.