So I Moved Into A Vp Position Earlier This Year And...

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I "felt" changes in my body and my mental well-being after a few weeks into the gig but didn't give it much thought and thought nothing much of it. I knew I was working harder- not physically but mentally because I was becoming much more inpatient, less tolerant of stupid mistakes and much more aggressive and direct with the people I deal with.

Well, last week I went to the docs and despite

1) mountain biking for 2 hours every weekday (~18 miles and 3,100ft of climbing),
2) jogging 4-6 miles over hilly terrain M-W-F evenings,
3) doing much more MTBing and hiking than that on weekends, and
4) now weighing 161lbs (5'7"),

My BP is 152/90 with a resting HR of 51. My BP prior to this position had always been a steady 119/82.

I was put on BP meds and it was a HUGE blow to my ego and outlook on life. I was crushed by the news- I actually cried on my drive back home.

Now, I'm thinking of speaking with my boss (and HR) about it and going back to a Director-level position (if available) and if not, resigning and looking for another mid-level management job.

Perhaps I'm being a little pansy about it. I don't know. I know several people on BP meds but they have more justifiably sound reasons for it- don't exercise, fat, poor diets, etc.

I had to vent this out. Am I going to die?

I took a few days to take it all in and make decisions...and if necessary, rinse the sand out of my fagina. I'm starting to look like I'm 60.
 
Work where I work.... It's just an estrogen imbalance... :lol:

Seriously, I hope things work out...

You should have put this in Crash Confessions . . . ;)
 
Ok, here goes! Ask yourself? Say self! Am I trolling? Am I serrious? Do I have any shred of discipline? Have I EVER had a shred of discipline? Not lying to yourself of course. Could I be an ask-hole? Someone who asks about something, and then when someone puts out the effort for maybe an answer,the askie does the complete opposite? I don't have as much time in this world as I used to, so don't waste it. If you would like to call me, and are willing to listen, than give me a call. I can give you my 2 cents worth that in the long run, could be way worth more than that! I'm not willing to post after post after post. Who luvs you baby?
 
Trolling, no.
Serious, yes. I know I'm known as the jokester but I take my health seriously.
Self-discipline, F- yeah!
Lying to myself, no. That's why I'm sharing it. To be honest with myself and hear other's opinions.
*******? Sometimes...99% with the people I do business with.

Perhaps a ride this weekend to talk through some of this crap?

The BP meds will undoubtably work but the hit my ego and self-confidence took as result of the news is what it is debilitating.
 
This weekend will be in the tripple didgets, you asked about dying, we could if we ride this weekend, and remember I have no discipline when it comes to getting to a ride early in the morning :shock: .
 
Your circulatory system is a complex system. Why did your doctor prescribe BP meds? What was the diagnosis? Did you have a stress test? Did they do other diagnostics? Other blood tests (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, etc)? I am not a doctor, but your details seem a little sparse...
 
BonsaiNut said:
Your circulatory system is a complex system. Why did your doctor prescribe BP meds? What was the diagnosis? Did you have a stress test? Did they do other diagnostics? Other blood tests (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, etc)? I am not a doctor, but your details seem a little sparse...
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Hi Bonsai,
Yes, minimal dose.
Dx, high BP.
Stress test, no.
Other diagnostics, EKG.
All routine blood tests, all A-ok.

My doc is a childhood friend so I trust him with my life, literally.
 
Jayzus H, isn't it obvious that your problem is...way too much exercise?

8-)


Yuks aside...

What, are you exempt from aging? Your body doesn't change? Low dose Lisinopril, BFD. What's your family history RE coronary/circulatory? You can't fight the genes, bro. And your BP really isn't that high. Some take up to 80 mg a day.

I'm the same age that both my grandfathers died, and I'm pretty sure they weren't doing epic bike rides and swilling regularly. So I feel lucky that I get to do those things, and maybe have a longer life due to the tiny inconvenience of the little pink pill nightly.

Wanna feel good about yourself? Go to a high school or college reunion. Well, going will probably suck but the perspective gained is likely to make you realize how far above the norm you are in terms of health. You really have nothing to lament, in fact, a lot to be grateful for.


My takeaway from this thread is to not be too good at my job. That's a half joke. Corporate culture misery loves company. Gotta constantly be on the alert for soul suckers on the recruit. Glad you got the memo and are not bowing to the status quo. Be happy for all you do have/still have. You got jack Sh!t for real problems, man. Cheers...
 
^^^^^^Yeah, THAT!^^^^^^
Nails it Bro...................

Radio interview with a Lady from a 3rd world country and I quote, "You Americans complain about the nicest things."
Wow! That was powerful for me...

When I found out this year I had Scoliosis and 4 ruptured lower discs, I posted it in devastation. Well, being the typical mountain biker community, what I heard back was . . . "Welcomer to the club Bro. Studies show that cycling at least 3 times per week is good for scoliosis."

Then guys were upstaging me with their challenges. Heck, Shudder and da fashizzle HE went through with plates on his spinal tappage.

In my opinion, mountain bikers are tough S.O.B.'s we laugh at physical damage and Mike is right, In the place I work the guys that are younger than me can't even keep up with the pace I walk... flippin' little woosies!
 
I used to run. A lot. I changed to mountain biking because my body told me to :) I still run once per week just because I miss it, but any more than that and I feel it.

Several decades from now I'll be the guy with the wheelchair up on Santiago. Just sayin'
 
I agree with Mike, I don't know what is driving you, but you are doing WAY to much excercise! In fact, you probably add to your stress by stressing on what it is that you have to do next, relating to excercise. And no rest and recovery, adds big time to your elevated stress level Armondo.
 
I'm no doctor, but give this some thought...

You train like a driven athlete. Good, huh? Maybe not. About three months ago, I was in bad shape. Not athletically, because I can ride and hike and fight better than people half my age. But I was wearing down, and I couldn't figure out why. I went to a non-Western doctor who suggested that among other things, I was working too hard and not taking time to recover my strength. He's not a big fan of extreme workouts. I scaled it back, no longer doing extreme workouts in the morning, then going for a bike ride, then getting in another workout in the evening. Instead, I try to keep it down to one type of workout per day, occasionally getting in two. But now if I'm feeling thrashed, I don't always go out for more. Sometimes it's best to regain your balance and strength.
 
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