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Hypertension and Type A Personality |
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There are two types of people living in the society of America these days; Type A personality people and Type B personality people. Type A is more prone to developing hypertension. Type A people tend to always be in a competitive mode, which includes not listening to others and always wanting to control the conversation. Type A personalities are always on the go and never like to relax for an extended period of time. These characteristics tend to cause this type of person to develop high blood pressure, or hypertension. The fast pace that the Type A personality lives by causes his or her body to trigger hormonal glands that will pump too much adrenaline and cortisol into their body.
Type A personalities have blood fat in their body, high levels of cholesterol, and blood clotting chemicals that can lead a person to have a stroke. The most common traits witnessed in Type A personalities that help to develop hypertension include some of the following:
- Always working on unrealistic deadlines.
- Has little tolerance in almost everything particularly with colleagues, friends and even family.
- Defined work is prioritized over everything.
- Not willing to cooperate with other work groups, but instead acts authoritatively.
- Unpleasant to be with due to persistence in trying to have his way, often using persuasive actions and speeches.
- Constantly wanting to butt in during conversations, hence, not a good listener.
When people behave in the way mentioned above the Type A personality puts pressure on him or herself to go along with the pressures already placed on the person because of work or school. A Type A person’s health is affected in the following ways:
- High cholesterol with the need for cholesterol-lowering drugs.
- High triglycerides constricting the blood vessels, which may eventually lead to heart attack or stroke.
- High blood pressure with the need for drugs even with the usual unwarranted side effects.
- Elevation of blood sugar level leading to diabetes disease.
- High blood-clotting chemicals making them candidates to have a stroke.
Type B personalities are people that act exactly the opposite of Type A personalities. Type B personalities don’t want to be in the limelight, they don’t want to control the conversation, they aren’t looking to be the best at everything they are involved in, they aren’t over competitive and they aren’t always on the go. Every now and then a Type B personality will want to sit down and relax. Type B personalities are less prone to developing hypertension, high blood pressure, which makes them live healthier and longer lives.
Type A personalities suffering from hypertension should consult their physician prior to beginning medication, an exercise regimen, or a new diet. The doctor will be able to tell the patient whether or not he or she can handle exercise or a certain form of medication to help reduce their high blood pressure levels. Type A personalities can also reduce their blood pressure by changing their lifestyle habits such as always being on the go and always having a competitive spirit.
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