High Systolic Pressure

Hello,

I have been keeping track of my blood pressure lately because the last time I went to the doctor it was elevated.  I am a 21 year old male.  I am overweight by about 40 pounds.  I was a frequent chewing tobacco user but I quit about two weeks ago for the sake of my health.  I also have started a exercise regiment recently to try and lose some weight and increase my overall health.  

While tracking my blood pressure I noticed that my systolic pressure runs high and my diastolic pressure runs normal.  My average blood pressure is 155/71.  The diastolic number has never been over 80 but my systolic number has never been under 120.  I cannot figure out why my systolic number is high and I can't find much information online.

I have a terrible problem with anxiety and was recently diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.  I also get nervous when I am checking my blood pressure.  Could anxiety cause a high systolic reading?    

What are some other possible causes for high systolic pressure?

Thanks

[erijon]

What you are experiencing is systolic hypertension, you can Google that and find considerable information.

Check this link;

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypertension/AN01113

Hope this helps,

Jon