Dear Danger Mouse
Great to hear from you and welcome to Beyond Blue. Not being a doctor I cannot answer your question about low blood pressure. Yes I know about high blood pressure, especially when you are under stress of some kind. I would have thought like you, that high blood pressure would be the result of your anxiety.
Are you going to see your GP in the near future? It's best if you ask him/her about any correlation.
In the meantime are you receiving any help about your anxiety. Such a horrible place to be. I hope you have some assistance this.
Ah yes, the overweight and non-exercising syndrome. Been there, done that, got the body to prove it. This is a hard one to change. I was told that it took many years to look the way I do so why do I expect to change overnight. I think I find that the most devastating comment ever.
So what am I doing about my situation? I attended an exercise twice a week and was getting many of my physical issues under control and getting ready to lose weight. Unfortunately we had a new exercise physiologist who I felt was more interested in the easy way to run a class. Previous ex phys had individual programs for all us (4-5). This one thought we should all do the same despite our various abilities, or lack of them.
Then I became unwell which put the lid on the whole thing. It's a shame really as I was doing really well. Just had surgery so not yet ready for major exercise but I am now working with a physiotherapist and will work back up to more exercise.
I find I need someone to have a thumb in my back. Walking is the simplest and cheapest exercise but I find it boring, especially on my own. I do enjoy the camaraderie of group exercise. Much more enjoyable.
Sorry I can't help with the low blood pressure.
Mary
