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As far as I know, it isn't. I have anxiety as part of the bipolar package. And every psychiatrist I've had says that increased blood pressure can trigger anxiet

As far as I know, it isn't. I have anxiety as part of the bipolar package. And every psychiatrist I've had says that increased blood pressure can trigger anxiety. They can both feel like tightness in the chest and from what I was told, the brain isn't good at separating signals. So your body feeling anxious leads to your brain feeling anxious. It's a wonderful cycle. Throw in asthma for more fun. Now you have three possible problems that can all trigger each other! Get sick and feel short of breath? Now you have four! Aren't bodies fun? :D

JohnBooty 4y ago
That's a wild package. You are dealing with a lot. I hope you are able to step back and give yourself credit once in a while for dealing with so much. The world is full of secret superheroes, mustering up a lot of strength and ingenuity to get through their days. You are one of them. No bipolar here but for years I struggled with asthma for years. It is quite the addition to the whole anxiety mix. It definitely took me quite a while to figure out I was dealing with a heart issue, because the symptoms were really similar to asthma.
- kayodelycaon 4y ago
  > The world is full of secret superheroes, mustering up a lot of strength and ingenuity to get through their days. I know you mean well, but I don't like being thought of as a superhero. It defines me by my limitations and hold me up as something exceptional. I actually find this to be quite harmful. :( Consider this: I only need to be exceptional because society would not allow me to be successful otherwise. There are many others with my disability who aren't. It borders on the edge of inspiration porn[1]. 1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to-avoid-inspiration-porn/?sh=6b74a9e15b3d https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to... I hope my comment isn't too harsh. It's been a long day. :)
  - JohnBooty 4y ago
    Damn, I meant the opposite - I just wanted to recognize the struggle. But that's no excuse. Neither is the fact that I have disabilities as well. I'm very, very sorry and extremely appreciative that you took the time to explain that. I owe you.

JohnBooty 4y ago

That's a wild package. You are dealing with a lot. I hope you are able to step back and give yourself credit once in a while for dealing with so much. The world is full of secret superheroes, mustering up a lot of strength and ingenuity to get through their days. You are one of them. No bipolar here but for years I struggled with asthma for years. It is quite the addition to the whole anxiety mix. It definitely took me quite a while to figure out I was dealing with a heart issue, because the symptoms were really similar to asthma.

kayodelycaon 4y ago
> The world is full of secret superheroes, mustering up a lot of strength and ingenuity to get through their days. I know you mean well, but I don't like being thought of as a superhero. It defines me by my limitations and hold me up as something exceptional. I actually find this to be quite harmful. :( Consider this: I only need to be exceptional because society would not allow me to be successful otherwise. There are many others with my disability who aren't. It borders on the edge of inspiration porn[1]. 1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to-avoid-inspiration-porn/?sh=6b74a9e15b3d https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to... I hope my comment isn't too harsh. It's been a long day. :)
- JohnBooty 4y ago
  Damn, I meant the opposite - I just wanted to recognize the struggle. But that's no excuse. Neither is the fact that I have disabilities as well. I'm very, very sorry and extremely appreciative that you took the time to explain that. I owe you.