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Mental Health Support

GenXer47

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3. blood pressure meds can make you depressed

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Original post)

Mon May 15, 2023, 02:49 PM

May 2023

Just a shot in the dark, but I recently learned that not enough blood getting to the brain can cause, or contribute to, depression.
So now I pop blood pressure meds before bed.

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Some days are better than others. [View all] OldBaldy1701E May 2023 OP

Hugggggggs. I wish that I had some helpful words. niyad May 2023 #1

Hugs are more than enough. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #5

Are you seeing a doctor? I take anti anxiety pills... I barely know anyone who doesn't!!! I have the Karadeniz May 2023 #2

Like this? OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #6

Ha!!! Karadeniz May 2023 #7

blood pressure meds can make you depressed GenXer47 May 2023 #3

Now that is something that I need to check into. Thanks! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #4

You are so right. I take my once a day BP med at bedtime, too. Beta Blocker medications Ziggysmom May 2023 #8