If your discomfort occurs during daily exercise, reduce your exercise and consult your doctor. Avoid emotional upsets. Any kind of emotional upset, including outbursts of temper, can trigger angina. Excitement can also cause chest discomfort. Learning to control your emotions will help you control your angina.
Many people are surprised at how well they can control their emotions when they try.
Even so, it's impossible to avoid all emotional or anxiety-producing situations. Try to anticipate these situations and use your nitroglycerin in advance to help prevent chest discomfort. Some kinds of recurring emotional problems can be very hard to handle. If you're having difficulty, seek professional help. If long-standing tensions seem to aggravate your angina, discuss them with your doctor, a clergyman or a family counselor.