Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group

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seanmarsh33 11/26/2013

O.k. quick question. I have had ptsd for over almost 20 years. I am always stuck in fight or flight, but when a real bad attack comes on, my heart rate stays normal only my pulse quickens a little bit. Is that even possible? The other day I had an attack and almost passed out. So my wife made me get my blood pressure checked out, and it was normal. Is that even possible?

MillaSofia 11/26/2013

Friend, it must be, because it happened. My bottom bp number stays good, but the top one fluctuates. Are you on any kind of blood pressure med? That would cause this. I can't take them, so I fluctuate. Can't tape bp meds of any kind.

seanmarsh33 11/26/2013

No, no heart meds.

deleted_user 11/26/2013

Ya you can have normal blood pressure during panic attacks and anxiety attacks. I've taken mine during a panic attack and it always comes back normal. I'm extremely surprised every single time because with all the stress and hatred and drama in my life, I don't understand how it can be normal.

jewells1 11/26/2013

You must have good valves and in athletic condition!

BP is effected by crud clogging veins and their pliability, so your heart rate can go faster, but not raise your BP in accordance.

I'll trade you my old veins anytime!

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