⚖️ 140 vs 90, Blood Pressure Battle: Which One’s Quietly Wrecking Your Day?
“I used to think only high blood pressure was dangerous—until I nearly fainted in a coffee shop.”
I’ve been on both sides of the blood pressure war. One year it was too high, the next too low. Here's how I learned to manage both, how they differ, and what small changes kept me on my feet—literally.
📊 Blood Pressure by the Numbers
| Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 90–120 | 60–80 |
| High (Hypertension) | 140+ | 90+ |
| Low (Hypotension) | Below 90 | Below 60 |
1️⃣ What I Felt with High BP vs Low BP
| Symptom | Hypertension | Hypotension |
|---|---|---|
| Headache | ⚠️ Pulsing & tight | ❌ Rare |
| Dizziness | ⚠️ On sudden movement | ✅ Frequent & sudden |
| Fatigue | ✅ Steady tiredness | ✅ But more sudden |
| Vision | Blurred during spikes | Dark spots or tunnel vision |
2️⃣ Daily Life Triggers I Never Noticed
- ☕ Too much coffee spiked my BP instantly (systolic 138 → 149)
- 🥱 Skipping breakfast led to dizziness around 11am (BP dropped to 88/56)
- 🛏 Poor sleep triggered both conditions in different weeks
- 💧 Forgetting to hydrate? Big culprit in hypotension fatigue
3️⃣ What Helped Me Balance the Numbers
- 📉 For Hypertension:
- Reduced sodium to under 2000mg/day
- 30-minute morning walks dropped my average BP by 10–15 points
- Replaced coffee with hibiscus tea
- 📈 For Hypotension:
- Started morning with warm water + pinch of salt
- Ate small meals every 3–4 hours to avoid sugar drops
- Elevated head of bed by 10cm helped morning dizziness
🧠 Final Thought
Whether you're on team 140 or team 90, blood pressure isn't something to ignore. It’s quiet, sneaky—and affects your energy, mood, and focus.
Know your numbers. Track your patterns. Win the battle early.
