You also need to put your problems on the side and relax, make friends, sit and confide in a loved one, who can protect you from isolating yourself when depressed, or you can even get a pet. Studies have shown that people who own a pet have significantly lower blood pressure. A dog can help alleviate stress by being there as a comfort. A pet gives one unconditional love and support. Studies have also shown that if you have already had a heart attack, then owning a pet can help you recover quicker by giving you just the reason to get out of bed and get better.
Meditation is another form of relaxing oneself when they have been under a lot of stress.
Being stressed all the time puts a lot of strain on the heart when it is constantly activated. It teaches you new ways to react to negative effects of stress in a calmer way though. You can inquire at your local hospitals for at night school for adults for classes that are being given for meditation. Don t smoke. Practice stress reduction techniques regularly to calm yourself down and help lower your blood pressure.