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Q: blood pressure monitor
asked by: Emma_Lee on March 27th, 2008
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Everytime i go to the doctor i get really nervous. Its not the doctor that makes me nervous its the stupid blood pressure monitor. When they put it around my arm i can feel my heart beating faster and faster and i get really scared that the number is going to be high. and of course it is
140/62 keep in mine im only 16 and even thinking bout it kinda makes me nervous.
I don't even think i can check it at my house thats how scared i am of it!!
What should i do, i don't want everyone to think i need high blood pressure medicine or something cuz im pretty sure i dont have high blood pressure
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roxy1234 replied on March 27th, 2008
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You could try desensitising, by getting more familiar with medical equipment. Do you know any medical proffesionals where you could play. There are digital blood pressure monitors for home use. i dont know of what use they are.

Are you able to go for a brisk walk prior to try to knock back anxiety. I find this works great for exam jitters.

all the best
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