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Newly diagnosed and/or living with ascending aortic aneurysm…anxiety
Aortic Aneurysms | Last Active: Jul 2, 2023 | Replies (51)Comment receiving replies
I’ve been using the 4 square breathing you suggested. My blood pressure goes up when I am anxious … if I feel the fear of dying from this thing unexpectedly, I breathe like you wrote and it sends my blood pressure back down. Thank you, it gives me some control over my body. THANK you and bless you, Ginny
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That's such great news, Ginny - I'm glad for you! Its my experience that our breath is both a barometer and a tool that we can use.
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My blood pressure is no longer an issue. This morning I was 121/74 and I believe that this is a normal range that I’m usually measuring. I’m on medication to keep it stable. My problem is my heart rate is all over my place. I just came back from an ER because my heart rate was 136 and climbing. This morning it was around 98. A little low but in range. I have a mechanical aortic valve replacement and A-Fib as well. It’s hard to keep the same pressure every day. It jumps around too much.