Canadian Chat → Re: [Serious] Looking for some direction... High Blood Pressure/Extreme Fatigue

... where did the OP say he was an alcoholic or a drug addict?

We're talking about lifestyle changes not heroin. In almost every instance a person making sudden positive lifestyle changes they will go over just fine and suggesting they can't are simply more excuses the person doesn't need, especially from others.

If a person wakes up one morning and says, "I'm going to start eating healthy. I'm going to stop drinking coffee, I'm going to cut down on salt, and I'm going to start exercising", everyone should be doing everything in their power to encourage level of motivation and not discourage it.

Obviously if a person experiences the worst symptoms of caffeine withdrawal, like flu-like symptoms, they should wean themselves but if there are no serious negative symptoms, which qualifies the majority of experiences in the 50+ studies on caffeine addiction, they should steamroll ahead.

zacron sounds like he has the motivation right now and it's an uphill battle so we should be doing everything we can to positively encourage him to get through this.

Everyone I know who made a similar lifestyle change to zacron did it just the same with stellar results, immediately quit everything 'bad' and go for gold and they all noticed positive changes within a few weeks.

Avoid taking advil / naproxen / nsaids for a little while.. these can contribute to some blood pressure increase and also not the best for the heart.. stick to acetaminophen for now.

I provided two examples where cold turkey is a dangerous approach; in reply to your position on the matter.

There is plenty of evidence to show a controlled and measured reaction is more effective and long lasting then a knee-jerk one.

Edit: Yesterday was worst. This morning is way better. Looking good.

If you feel stressed and feel down, I would if you have benefits (go to a chiropractor and get your spine in check) That could be a leading factor for not feeling good. Pinched nerve or blood clot.

I would also set up a room in your place with things you like and have not bought yet. Like a nice painting and ornaments like little statues and place the stuff where you think gives you best karma and funcwei. Get a nice comfy pillow for your chair and put your feet up as much as you can. And if you are watching tv and listening to music only listen to your favs.

Heres song I recently got into my playlist:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v= ··· 4_QPDxPo

I have a condition that's literally making me feel like I'm suffering a stroke. My sessions with a physio/chiro (she's certified as both) definitely help. Even when I didn't have benefits, it was worth scraping up the cash any which way I could.