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A- Anxiety has profound effects on the body. We know that its role in the "fight or flight" response leads to constriction of blood vessels and contraction of muscles so it is easy to understand how blood pressure can be affected. If you have not been evaluated by a mental health professional and are not in treatment, now is the time to do so. Find a local health department or clinic that provides services for the uninsured and make an appt. There are cognitive and behavioral approaches that require no medication. If you need medication a mental health provider will be best able to consider this complex set of issues that you are presenting.   Rick Wirtz   Rick Wirtz is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Although the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe medications or give you specific advice about them, they typically have experience working with patients who take a variety of medications. The response above is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own physician.