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[quote=Anonymous]Are you asking how to lower your BP in the doc's office? Request a manual cuff, and ask them to wait until after your questions/weigh-in, etc., so you will have a chance to settle in. As for the anxiety itself, therapy, meditation, breathing exercises, and visualizations/mantras have all been useful to me. It's not the sort of thing you want to start trying to treat with meds (trust me). Journaling is also useful. I noticed a pattern of anxiety in the days/weeks leading up to appointments. Now I know that's just part of my process, I thank my anxiety for looking out for me, and I reassure myself that I'm capable of making good decisions about my care plan and providers. Fire anyone who doesn't support you in this, or rolls their eyes (yes, this happened to me) when you mention it. These people work for you. [/quote]
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