I have been treated with ACE inhibitors and Calcium Channel Blockers for 4 years now and my BP is under control. I can do a lot more without huffing and puffing and feel much better in general. Fortunately, high BP is eminently treatable. It can take a while to find the combination of lifestyle changes and (possibly) medications to work for you, so have a bit of patience.

Good luck to you. Don't worry, it's not the end of the world. Quite the contrary, you'll be delaying the end of YOUR world.

Jeff