“Part Two: I Am Still Relaxed”

In a previous post, I wrote about having to go to the dentist
and dealing with the stress of it. I stated that I felt fine. I didn’t feel any stress, but my blood pressure check showed otherwise. Well, today I went back for the follow up.

Blood pressure was fine averaging about one thirty over eighty five. Good. Get to the dentist office. I’m feeling fine. The hygienist checks my blood pressure: way too high. So I wait the obligatory five minutes once again. Finally it settles down.

I just want to stress (no pun intended) again the importance of managing your stress. I felt fine. My breathing was fine. I was relaxed as I thought I could be and still my blood pressure indicated otherwise.

So make sure you manage your stress and your blood pressure for a better quality of life.