I thought anxiety was meant to give you high bp?

[uk23]

I have always been told anxiety is meant to make your blood pressure high, not low. I only feel anxious when my blood pressure is low - it seems to drop to about 90/55 and thats when my heart rate jumps up to 100-120.

Doesnt make any sense to me :(

[nomorepanic]

If you have naturally low blood pressure then it will probably remain low despite the anxiety.

You probably feel anxious as low blood pressure can make you feel dizzy and lightheaded

[Clairalou]

Hey, I have very low blood pressure and I always have I also have really high anxiety my blood pressure never rises even when my heart rate does! I don't check my blood pressure because of this. My gp also told me never to home test my blood pressure either as it only causes more anxiety!
Xxxx