I knew I was bound to be diagnosed with it. I know that it went through genetics. But now that I actually know I have it, its makes me see things just a slight differently. “However, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a disease. Even though it typically has no symptoms, HBP can have deadly health consequences if not treated. 74.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.”-American Heart Association. Day 1- Of taking Pills Next week- Blood Tests, Damaged nerves in the eye (signs of organs being damaged), hearts enlarged (gonna go get an echocardiogram), new medicines prescibed. All this at 21?!?!?! And my younger cousin at 19?!?! GEEZ!