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 Normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg or lower most of the time. 2  High blood pressure (hypertension) is when your blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg most of the time.  If your blood pressure numbers fall between 120/80 and 140/90, it is called pre-hypertension.