Anxiety doesn't cause long-term high blood pressure (hypertension). But episodes of anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary spikes in your blood pressure.
How can I bring my blood pressure down immediately?
- Exercise most days of the week. Exercise is the most effective way to lower your blood pressure. ...
- Consume a low-sodium diet. Too much sodium (or salt) causes blood pressure to rise. ...
- Limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 to 2 drinks per day. ...
- Make stress reduction a priority.
How many points can anxiety raise blood pressure?
The resulting anxiety can elevate blood pressure 10 points or more.” Studies have shown that clinics rarely take two or more blood pressure readings, even though the ACC/AHA guidelines suggest that doing so could reduce the effects of WCH.