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Submitted by GhostWhoCooksDinner on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:26pm

I went for a routine checkup today, and my blood pressure is through the roof. It always used to be normal, but has been climbing slowly the past three years. Since I've known BM and her mini-mes. Coincidence?

I swear, the step life is going to kill me.

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Unfreakingreal's picture

Submitted by Unfreakingreal on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:27pm

How high was it? I had mine checked at CVS and I almost fainted at how high mine was. 147/94

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Submitted by GhostWhoCooksDinner on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:50pm

Mine was 160/70, which is scary! I used to normally run 110/60 consistently.

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Submitted by HadEnoughx5 on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 3:00pm

Mine used to be 110/60 and then went to 165/98 :O

Had no idea. That's why it's the silent killer.

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Submitted by IslandGal on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 10:05pm

I agree .. and ..I burst out laughing when I read the rest of your post..! I'm sorry, I know it's not funny - but just the way you worded it...haha!

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Submitted by Mercury on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:34pm

The longer I'm in it, the more I start to see how unhealthy step life is in every way imaginable. I had a doctor approved plan to wean myself off of my anxiety meds 2.5 years ago. I didn't last a month. My insurance just denied one of my meds so now I'm going cold turkey on that one. Keep me in your thoughts.

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Submitted by Sports Fan on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:36pm

DH's has been higher for the last several months - I've thought it was because there has been constant tension with BM, lawyers involved, etc. I don't think DH believed me but I think so. As a diabetic, I know my blood sugar numbers are all over the place when I'm stressed. I can't keep my levels controlled. I think blood pressure works the same way.

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Submitted by GhostWhoCooksDinner on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:58pm

Congrats on the weight loss! I used to lose tons of weight when I was stressed. Ate likea. Horse and still lost. Those days, alas, are long done. Now I just get high BP and gray hairs!

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Submitted by HadEnoughx5 on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 2:58pm

Yup, a few months ago I went to the Dr. and my blood pressure was high. I used to run low/ to regular. I was put on a water pill to regulate it. I've tried to see how I would do without it but it goes right back up.

I've gain weight with all the stress too and I also take xanax to calm me down on the days that are really bad.

It would be interesting if someone did a study on SM's on how their lives and health change due to step life. I bet it would be an eye opener for women.

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Submitted by Ughugh on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 3:10pm

I almost left because I developed this horrible IBS, I thought I was gonna be hospitalized. Then I decided to rest and get away from the Spawn as often as I got a chance, and SURPRISE!!!, I am perfect again.

Start taking some walks or swim alone daily, get away from them. Feel better!

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Submitted by WTF...REALLY on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 3:40pm

My BP went way up as well for the first time in my life. Now on anti anxiety meds -thanks step fu*king life

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Submitted by MamaBass on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 4:18pm

I actually just read a study on that- albeit a small one... but it stated that "stepmothers experience a significantly higher amount of depressive symptoms, and higher stress levels, along with lower perceived child regard."

Translation: Skids and BMs stress us out and no matter how much we care, skids never give a shit about us!!!

Do my findings sound accurate???