Let me give you some back story. One year ago, I was getting another 2nd class medical. I was completely calm and not nervous at all. Apparently (not sure how), the nurse messed up my first reading of my blood pressure. She seemed really worried, which of course made me get really nervous. This caused my heartrate/BP to shoot way up. I was looking at possibly being denied my medical. Subsequent readings showed something around 147/100. Finally, the doctor came in, somehow calmed me down and retook my blood pressure. It was a healthy 121/80. I have taken my BP since then, and it has remained in the healthy range.
I am getting another medical this May, and I am very nervous about getting nervous again. I was hoping for some advice for those of you who might have had similar experiences. How have you/friends coped with this? It seems hard not to think about it. All I can think of is just to breathe normally. Generally, I have absoultely no fear of doctors, just AMEs since last year. I don't want to be labeled with hypertension all because of my nerves.
Thanks!