Anyone else have white coat syndrome? Whenever I go to the Dr my BP shoots up through the roof cos my anxiety is really bad. When I go home and test it, I get normal values. I feel really stupid and don't know anyone with this weird problem.

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Yes. It’s a thing.

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I have white coat hypertension too. Even the doctor recommended I check my BP at home coz it was unreasonably high when he’d check.

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Totally a thing. I struggled with major anxiety, a result of the last few years with COVID. Was put on BP medication, which somewhat helped. Then eventually I needed anti-anxiety medication. Once on the anti-anxiety medication, my blood pressure was under control. Only spiked when I went to the doctor, all because my anxiety disorder.

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Not at all unusual, and your doctor should be pretty familiar with it! I know it’s tough with anxiety, but try discussing it with your doctor next time.

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