The autumn equinox, which marks when the days grow shorter than the nights, is a time of going into darkness. So too, on Yom Kippur we probe what we have covered over or forgotten, taking a journey into our own dark places (both good and bad memories) to remember who we truly are, and who we want to be.
How Stress Affects Blood Pressure. This physical reaction to stress is what causes an increase in blood pressure. However, this reaction is only temporary and will end once the stress goes away.
1 People with high blood pressure, or hypertension, are at risk for organ damage (kidney, and heart especially), in the long term. 2  Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms. 3  High blood pressure over a long period of time potentially causes extra stress on your heart muscle.