Can high blood pressure cause anxiety?

Medically reviewed by Leslie Greenberg, MD
Board-Certified Family Physician
Written by Kissairis Munoz
Contributor
Updated Jan 9, 2026  •  Published Jan 9, 2026
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Yes, high blood pressure can make people feel anxious, especially when it is uncontrolled. This is because consistently elevated blood pressure may cause patients to feel jittery or uneasy, and when blood pressure is brought under control with medication, patients often report feeling calmer and less anxious.

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Medical disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your [specialist] or healthcare provider before making changes to your medication regimen.

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Medically reviewed by Leslie Greenberg, MD
Board-Certified Family Physician

Leslie Greenberg, MD, is a board-certified practicing family physician with more than 25 years of doctoring experience. She was a psychology major at Northwestern University near Chicago, then graduated with an MD from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She has trained more than 350 family medicine resident-physicians, been in private practice, and delivered babies for 22 years.

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Written by Kissairis Munoz
Contributor

Kissairis Munoz is a freelance writer with a passion for health and fitness. You can usually find her training for a marathon, traveling, or continuing her quest to find the best IPA in town.

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