Low blood pressure and low mood

Low blood pressure has been defined as systolic pressure below 100 mm Hg and diastolic below 70 mm Hg . ..

Chronic constitutional low blood pressure is seen in the general population. It affects quality of life, because of many symptoms. Its mechanisms are not well understood and there are no medicines to bring it to normal level. 

What's considered low blood pressure for one individual may be normal for someone else. Most doctors consider blood pressure too low only if it causes symptoms. Some experts define low blood pressure as readings lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic. If either number is below that, your pressure is lower than normal.Low blood pressure is more common in women





Low B.P. and depression

Many symptoms associated with low systolic blood pressure such as tiredness, giddiness, tendency to cry, disturbed sleep, and suicidal thoughts. These are the characteristic symptoms of depression.
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Some relationship exists between low blood pressure and depression. It does not mean that low blood pressure is causing depression.or depression is causing low blood pressure. These two conditions are commonly seen together in the same individual. There could be a common underlying cause for both these conditions, but we do not know.

What should we do?

• There is no treatment for low blood pressure, but we should treat depression to give symptomatic relief to the patient. 
• Take iron, vitamin B12 or vitamin D if there is deficiency
• Take more salt
• Avoid alcohol (strictly)
• Drink coffee
• Regular physical exercise improves mood and positive feeling

Depression is a real illness and help is available. With proper diagnosis and treatment, the vast majority of people with depression will overcome it. The first step is to see your family physician or psychiatrist. Talk about your concerns and request a thorough evaluation. .