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panic every time I get my blood pressure taken or have a test,
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I have white coat hypertension. Things that have helped
A second try after a minute or so is typically lower. Making sure I am seated with feet flat on floor, not hanging off of exam table helps. Alerting nurse that I have white coat helps. Engaging in slow eep breathing exercises helps. In other words, dealing with my anxiety issues is critical.
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@tullynut and @panicwomen2 I thought you both may be interested in this discussion. I had lots of fears that were related to medical procedures, not to things that didn't hurt, but anything that involved pain, cutting or needles. Having to face surgery was terrifying. Like you, I worked out some ways to ease my fear, and I took it farther to figure out exactly why a medical procedure was pushing my panic button.
Fear can be deprogrammed. It is a subconscious thing that sneaks up on you, but if you confront your fear and start asking yourself questions about why it's there, you may be able to deprogram it and leave it behind. Doing this changed my life and it gave me more confidence everywhere.
Just Want to Talk - "How can I defeat my anxiety about medical tests and surgery?"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-can-i-defeat-my-anxiety-about-medical-tests-and-surgery/