http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/anxiety1.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/anxiety1.rss Anxiety Remedies on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures. Sun, 12 Feb 12 23:30:40 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=HOLYBASIL_72916 /CURES/anxiety1.rss1 Fri, 03 Feb 12 09:57:14 -0600 [YEA] Sophie from Dayton, Ohio, Usa writes: "Hi EarthClinic-ers! I've been experimenting with Holy Basil (a remedy I found on this site) both for myself and my husband. I have to say the results are great! I originally started my husband on the Holy Basil because he would get stressed out at work and get into weeks-long "funks" where he would be depressed/grouchy. It definitely helped to shorten the duration of his "funk" and lessen the severity. I think now it's even helping prevent them. I'm trying to finish my Ph. D. so there is a lot of stress in my life too. I started taking the Holy Basil on an as-needed basis (my husband takes it every day). Definite improvement. I feel like it takes the edge off my mood to where I can more easily cope with whatever problems I'm having. Another interesting effect -- I had a big presentation to give early this morning in front of my Ph. D. Examination committee. I took 2 Holy Basil pills last night in preparation. I usually get stage fright when I have to talk in front of other people (especially when they determine when I can graduate! ). This morning, I had NO STAGE FRIGHT! I will definitely remember this when I have to give my dissertation defense later this year. Thank you Earth Clinic and thank you Holy Basil! I love this stuff! Hope this can help someone else out there. Sophie " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_70292 /CURES/anxiety1.rss2 Sat, 31 Dec 11 14:20:11 -0600 Gale from Toronto, On, Canada writes: "For about 1 years I have been suffering the following symptoms: getting up in a panic joint pains burning itches on my back A few nights ago, I had this anxiety attack that lasted most of the night. I went to a walk-in clinic, my doctor was unavailable, and was given Lorazepam to help when I feel the attack coming on. I seems like I need to use it every other day or so. I did some research and found out that these problems maybe related to hormonal imbalance (I am 53 and just entering menopause), thyroid abnormalities and anemia. Untill I get the blood test done I wouldn't know which of these is the problem. I am sure it is not psychological, because I am one of the happiest people I know. I am at a good place in my life. Life is good. That is why I am wondering why is this happening to me now. Last night I did not have any anxiety attacks (I took my pill) but I kept waking up suddenly from sleep in a state of sudden fear for no apparent reason. This morning my brain is foggy, I don't have headaches, but my head is a little achie, and I am dreading night fall, which is not a good thing. Any suggestions of herbs I can use in the short term, that could help me to calm down until I get the blood tests done and find out what is wrong?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_66907 /CURES/anxiety1.rss3 Mon, 14 Nov 11 09:14:04 -0600 Lost from Henderson, Ky writes: "I really need advice for anxiety. I am suffering from panic attacks, chest pain, dizziness and agoraphobia. I am at the verge of losing my husband because of this. Please suggest what remedies to use. Thank you in advance. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=CD_66112 /CURES/anxiety1.rss4 Sat, 29 Oct 11 19:58:09 -0500 [YEA] Cate from Melbourne, Vic., Australia writes: "I've found myself getting wound up with my husband and wanting to scream with frustration which is bad for my blood pressure, bad for the food I'm making and bad for my small son to witness. I've found that when I'm about to explode, shutting myself in the study and perusing ailments puts my issue with his selective deafness into perspective and gives him time to make his coffee thereby grinding his idling brain into a faster gear. ; ) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=GF_65949 /CURES/anxiety1.rss5 Wed, 26 Oct 11 16:20:05 -0500 Bonnie from Riverside, Ca. U.s. writes: "Hi, I notice you don't have a "Nerves" or Nervousness on your ailment list? Is there a reason why? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=OTC_65516 /CURES/anxiety1.rss6 Wed, 19 Oct 11 22:06:02 -0500 Dianec from Los Angeles, California writes: "What has helped me in the past for "nerves" is an old-fashioned help aid for woman known as Lydia Pinkham Tablets! It didn't help me until 2 weeks of taking it so don't give up and continue to take the tablets everyday as directed. It got to the point of even if I tried to be nervous I couldn't get nervous for nothing! Order them at your drug store or buy them on-line. (I am not affiliated with this product). I've only used the product. Brought to my attention by a friend of the family. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_62171 /CURES/anxiety1.rss7 Sun, 28 Aug 11 23:15:15 -0500 Kristina from Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan writes: "Hi there, I had some questions for your contributor Ted. I am a 32 year old mom of 2. About 6 years ago I started to take medication for depression and anxiety. I have had to continually take this medication for the last 6 years. I was also recently diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with heartburn. IBS made my anxiety worse. I was having so many attacks that it was hard to get out of the house. I don't want to have to take medication for the rest of my life. The medication they gave me for the IBS was prilosec and fiber. I am new to the holistic/homeopathic care. I know that a good diet and exercise is always the place to start. So I started a workout program about 7 weeks ago. I notice that my mood is better and that I am sleeping better. I guess my questions are. What should I be taking daily to help with all of this? My stomach seems to be so sensitive to vitamins that I get from the store and I would love to avoid that. The medications that I currently take are Celexa for the anxiety and prilosec for the heartburn. I want to make sure I am getting the vitamins and nutrients that my body needs since I have started exercising. What would you recommend for a beginner to holistic care? Thank you so much, Kristina from Okinawa " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_61157 /CURES/anxiety1.rss8 Sat, 13 Aug 11 10:52:13 -0500 Leah from Madison, Wi writes: "I recently took on a job as a server at a very busy, trendy restaurant for the first time. Since then, I've woken up several times throughout the night, every night, because I feel like I'm still at work--i. e. I think I forget drink orders or I need to print a ticket. I actually walk around my house, change clothes, etc. because of it. I've been on sleeping pills before and wish not to ever go on them again, I'm taking 5 mg of quick dissolving melatonin every night as well, I listen to soothing music on the drive home and wind down once I get home, I also supplement with magnesium once a day. I'm not really sure what else I can do? A doctor has ruled out anxiety meds and actually recommended I go back on Zoloft (I said no I wish never to be on that again. I'd be grateful for any recommendations. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=MEDITATION_60018 /CURES/anxiety1.rss9 Mon, 25 Jul 11 18:02:26 -0500 [YEA] Lmp from Long Island, Ny writes: "There is no right or wrong way to meditate. So take what other people give you and find your own way. I have carved out a small corner in one of the rooms in my house as my meditation corner. I keep my stuff there and usually meditate in the same place every day - although I will meditate in other rooms or outside if I feel called to do so. I don't really need much - I have a pillow to sit on, a candle that I light, my journal and occassionally I use lavendar oil. I also usually set a timer so I know how long I've meditated for. I light my candle, open my journal to a fresh page, and sit in a cross legged position, upright, with a straight and long spine. I do maybe 5-10 deep belly breaths... First focusing on my 3rd eye (the space in between your eyebrows), then focusing on the rising the breath up from my belly to my chest. Then I release the breath and just breath normally. And I just sit there. If a thought comes in, I don't judge it, I don't fight it - I just let it be. I let everything be - my thoughts, my breath, etc. In most of our lives we do the exact opposite - we are never happy just being... We are always trying to strive for me, be different, change and control things, etc. So in meditation I focus on just being. In the beginning its hard. I would keep my journal handy bc inadvertantly I would run through list after list of things I needed to do or remember. So I would write it down during meditation so I could get it out of my head. I started off with 10 mins once a day and literally it was 10 mins of to do lists. But I let it be. And eventually made my way up to 20 mins twice a day. I started noticing the to do lists would fade and I would just be sitting there enjoying being in the present moment, when all of a sudden it was 20 mins later. The theory is that the more stillness you can bring to your mind through consistant meditation, the more still it will become... Sort of like working out a muscle. Also the more you connect with your spirit, higher self, the Divine, etc - the more you attract good things and the higher emotions into your life... Rather than lettting the mind and ego run rampant with lower emotions and thinking bad things. I will also sometimes ask "what do I need to know" and see what messages I get. Or sometimes I will do visualizations of living life without anxiety. I always end my meditation with prayer - gratitude first, and then what I need to help me serve other people. I have tried MANY things for anxiety - and this has hands down been the most important practice in my arsenal. I can only hope that it does for you what it has done for me. Please feel free to reply back with any questions - I would love to help in any way I can. You also have to keep believing that there is hope and that you will get better.... bc you will. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_59825 /CURES/anxiety1.rss10 Thu, 21 Jul 11 11:07:49 -0500 Angela, Nj from Bloomfield, Nj writes: "My son suffers from severe anxiety. No one seems to know what the cause of the anxiety is. The docters have treated him with heavy drugs for mental illness which has caused him to gain more than twice his original weight. He no longer takes the drugs. He now takes melatonin at night as we found out that he has not been sleeping. He also takes GABA during the day to relax. I was wondering if oil pulling would be helpful. Does anyone have any light to shed on this? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=EA_59220 /CURES/anxiety1.rss11 Sat, 09 Jul 11 13:04:02 -0500 [YEA] Sober from Anonymous, Usa writes: "Awhile back I was dating a heavy beer drinker. I started heavy drinking beer with my buddy. 'bout a 6 pack of exotic beer a night. 'round that time I got horrible panic attacks for the 1st time in my life. So bad I'd go to the hospital. They gave me drugs but the drugs didn't help. They'd give me more drugs util I was a zombie. My family complained & I was taken off. I had also stopped drinking beer cuz your not supposed to drink while on these drugs. So even I stopped the drugs I didn't get panic attacks that sent me to the ER. Lots of sugar can also bring them on a lil' bit. I've been readin here & other places that alcohol & even sugar can deplete the body of nutrients like magnesium. When I rub some magnesium on I feel calmer. No panic attacks. Also helps with my leg cramps and speeding heartbeat I sometimes get at night. IDK why the hospital doesn't look for such. There tests don't seem to pick up borderline deficiencies. My shrink tried to tell me I got me a chemical imabalance and needed the drugs. When I stopped the drugs that made me nutty in a different way, the attacks were gone. Cuz I quit the drinkin as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=AVOID_58811 /CURES/anxiety1.rss12 Sat, 02 Jul 11 14:13:53 -0500 [WARNING!] Nettle from London, Uk writes: "If you are someone who suffers from panic attacks or is emotionally quite sensitive, then be very careful taking cayenne and garlic as both release adrenaline into the body and can cause a panic attack if you are already quite ill and have had alot of stress prior to getting ill. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=ANTACIDS_58701 /CURES/anxiety1.rss13 Thu, 30 Jun 11 01:08:31 -0500 Diane from Los Angeles, California Usa writes: "I used to have panic attacks that had my husband rushing me to the emergency room all the time! I thought I was losing my mind with fear and anxiety. I would feel like digging a hole, jumping in and pulling the hole in with me! In my case I found that "acid reflux" was the cause of my problem. Whenever I start to have a panic attack---I take a few TUMS as it works the best for my acid/panic attacks! Baking powder will work too if I don't have Tums. But for some reason Tums works best on me. Panic attacks are the scariest thing I ever experienced in my life. I hope this little secret helps someone with this problem. Strong Coffee and hot chili can bring on an attack. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=TEA_58100 /CURES/anxiety1.rss14 Mon, 20 Jun 11 10:37:04 -0500 [YEA] Jqueen from Atlanta, Ga, 30309 writes: "Anxiety disorder is terrible, and it's worse if you are prone to having panic attacks, like me. I recently taken up drinking tea, and it's a pleasing experience. That matched with mild work outs, cool showers, and other things meant to give you piece of mind have REALLY helped. The best kinds of tea I've found are green, white, and especially chamomile. Chamomile is kind of like the "relax" tea. Stay away from teas with high caffeine count as that will make anxiety matters worse. If you can get decaf, good! If not, white, green, and chamomile are probably the best. Stick to organic, and prefferably loose tea. Make sure to drink it with NATURAL spring water. Actually, you should be drinking natural spring water, period! No flouridated water, for your health's sake. Tea has helped me in many ways. I'm sure it'll help you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_57066 /CURES/anxiety1.rss15 Tue, 31 May 11 15:20:07 -0500 Renee from Philadelphia, Pa writes: ". I was wondering if you have any suggestions how to get through or detox off of lexApro. Was put on for anxiety and now been trying to get off for over a month. Tapered down, a little, then went back on for a week and now cold turkey for a week. Feeling dizzy, shocks, spacey, and didn't sleep well. Would love to go natural and I am on a very tight budget. My insurance changed and can't justify spending 115.00 for a 10 mg pill I don't even want to take anymore. Any suggestions would be so helpful. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_56073 /CURES/anxiety1.rss16 Mon, 09 May 11 22:55:12 -0500 Sim from Culver, Ca writes: "I have been fighting anxiety and depression for last 15 years. Every time I have faced a stressful situation I get severe anxiety. In the past Zoloft has helped me, which I have had to take for only a couple of months. Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the anxiety was very bad. I was unable to take Zoloft as it interferes with BC medication, Tamoxfien. The doctor put me on Effexor and that is when I started having these strange thoughts in my head. I feel that the earth is going to crash. I cannot look at high rise buildings and full parking lots as I feel that the earth cannot bear the weight and will crumble. After I read on EC about Niacinamide I stopped Effexor and began taking 2000mg a day. I still have anxiety especially around my periods and these thoughts are driving me insane. Currently I'm on Niacinamide 2000 D3 5000iu Vitamin C 1000mg Fish oil 1000 Magnesium Gylcinate 400mg Iron Tamoxfein I have also tried Iodine Lugol 2% Selenium L Lysine They did not help. I have now been on Niacinamide for 7 weeks. I see a slight improvement but not a whole lot. I have read Dr. Hoffer's work with Niacinamide.. I have also noticed a strange feeling in my ears, like they are blocked. Does anyone know if it is being caused by the niacinamide. Maybe it is causing toxicity. I am too scared to leave it. I also suffer from intestinal issues. Lot of gas and bloating. I would appreciate any feedback as I'm very desperate. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=MR_54138 /CURES/anxiety1.rss17 Tue, 29 Mar 11 11:35:29 -0500 [YEA] Jojogirl from Glendora, Ca, Usa writes: "A few things that I have learned about dealing with anxiety: 1) find a intergrated medical expert - usually an actual medical doctor that uses holistic medicines whenever possible. I see Dr. Hyla Cass (www.cassmd.com) 2) find a chiropractor that does "muscle testing" or applied kinesiology (especially NRT) 3) have your thryoid, adrenals and candida levels checked. 4) try to get off Rx drugs using www.theroadback.org " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=DB_53193 /CURES/anxiety1.rss18 Sun, 06 Mar 11 11:15:47 -0600 Joeyther from Memramcook, Nb, Canada writes: "In researching the causes of anxiety attacks, I believe it beneficial to note that 'breathing' is essential to physical well being. Shallow breathing which leads to insufficient oxygen appears a catalyst to these attacks. What does that mean? When an anxiety attacks appears, get up and move, fast if you can, run, walk, whatever, just remember to get those lungs filled with air and gently exhale through your mouth. Repeat slowly and deeply enough to accomplish a replenishment of oxygen without hyperventilating. Hold your intake of air for a few seconds and slowly exhale through your mouth, repeat at least 10 times." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_51969 /CURES/anxiety1.rss19 Thu, 03 Feb 11 22:19:32 -0600 Surulere from Bloomfield, Nj, Usa writes: "Ted, folks, I need your help with the current blood work I did recently on the 31th of january 2011. My previous blood work was in 9/16/2010. I had experienced and still experiecing alot of symptoms that all the doctors keep pointing at that it anxiety and anxiety symptoms related. I need a second opinion to put my worries at rest. I've not been sleeping properly and my stress level his higher than normal. Symtoms include shooting pains, aches and pains all over, muscle tigthtness, fatigue, ringing in ears... etc 9/16/2010 01/31/3010 WBC 4. 77 3. 8low decreased RBC 5. 59 5. 66 low decreased MCV 76. 6 78 low decreased MCH 26. 1 26. 1low decreased RDW 13. 9 15. 4H increased Platelets 212 220 higher Lymphs 36. 1 49high increased Neutrophils 56. 1 42 decreased The difference between both blood work is that the one in september was done without fasting while I took the last one without any food except water. Please, do I have anything to worry about or just some ups and down as life is. All the test inlude HIV, lymes which are both negative. Do I need to test for something else. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=SUPPLEMENTS_51726 /CURES/anxiety1.rss20 Fri, 28 Jan 11 21:54:48 -0600 Carolyn from Milford, Ct writes: "For those suffering from anxiety and depression, please investigate the condition known alternatively as Pyroluria, Kryptopyrrole and/or Mauve Factor. Debate is raging as to the underlying cause of this metabolic disorder, but the body loses massive amounts of B-6 and Zinc, as well as the omega-6 acids. Moreover, copper begins to build up to toxic levels in the body, causing everything from depression to anxiety to seizures to schizophrenia. The degree of symptoms has everything to do with individual biochemistry and the degree of essential nutrient deficiency. The treatment is simple: high-dose daily suplimentation with niacinimide, B-6 (in the form of B-6 and P-5-P), zinc, manganese, magnesium, chromium, biotin and omega-6 in the form of evening primrose oil. PLEASE NOTE, however, that this suplimentation should NOT be done without blood monitoring by a qualified medical practitioner. The doses required to see results are extremely high for each of nutritional components, and poisoning can result, particularly In the case of zinc. Moreover, a patient can reverse copper toxicity to the point of too-low copper, which results in its own, unwanted Medical complications. This metabolic "disorder" is seen in 85% of all autistic spectrum individuals. It is speculated, in this case, that heavy metal poisoning initiates the oxidative stress that, in turn, results in pyroluria. The resulting low B-6 levels result in the inability to properly manufacture serotonin, the "happy nuerotransmitter". Thus, a myriad of psychological "disorders" can result. Conversely, the depleted zinc levels manifest themselves in the gut, leading to coeliac disease and other Malabsorption disorders, as well as leaky gut syndrome. This, in turn, allows various fungi, like candida, to thrive in the gut and, later, the entire body. This, in turn, leads to various types of cancer later in life. This same biocycle occurs in non-autistic individuals, but to a lesser (slower) degree. Thus, testing for and treating pyroluria involves more than "just" treating anxiety and depression. Those properly treated have experienced nothing short of miracles. But do note that it can take up to 12 months (although most see some improvement after 3-4 weeks and most see significant gains in 3-6 months) to restore the body's proper balance and that treatment must be adhered to each and every day, for the remainder of one's life, barring any new discoveries as to the underlying cause of pyroluria." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RN_46731 /CURES/anxiety1.rss21 Mon, 27 Sep 10 11:10:36 -0500 Janice from Coloma, Mi writes: "Panic/Anxiety attacks Does anyone have any advice they can give for panic attacks. I have had them for over 30 years (on and off) and have tried almost everything but just had an awful couple of days with them. Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=RHODIOLA_46022 /CURES/anxiety1.rss22 Thu, 09 Sep 10 19:05:11 -0500 [YEA] Angelika from Schaumburg, Il writes: "I take Rhodiola in instances where I feel anxious or a bout of anxiety is taking over. Rhodiola is amazing! I do not like taking prescription medication and this is a wonderful alternative!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=L-THEANINE_44246 /CURES/anxiety1.rss23 Sun, 18 Jul 10 08:44:00 -0500 [YEA] Jd from Huntsville, Al writes: "L-Theanine works very well against anxiety. It provides a very mild calming effect with few (if any side effects), which is hardly noticeable until you find yourself under stress. In stressful situations, I noticed that my reactions and feelings of anxiety were significantly improved. I take 150 mg of l-theanine per day. I've never needed more. I also recommend magnesium for anti-anxiety benefits. It can be obtained cheaply through transdermal dosing by bathing with Epsom Salts, or dissolving some Epsom Salts in a spray bottle and spraying it on. Alternatively, you can take magnesium citrate tablets, which are a little more expensive but highly bio-available. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=5-HTP_41009 /CURES/anxiety1.rss24 Sun, 11 Apr 10 13:04:14 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Marigold from Anchorage, Ak writes: "5-HTP for anxiety/depression After reading some posts on this website, I decided to try 5-HTP for my general depression and social anxiety. After taking it the first time, I really noticed it made me feel kind of happy and giddy, so I was excited, and I also felt less anxious and more able to be what I consider myself. However, about a week taking just 50 mgs twice a day, I noticed I would get headaches. Then after about a week and a half I got a horrible headache, which I think might have been a migraine. It came on suddenly and lasted for about an hour of excruciating pain and nausea, and more mild pain and tension the rest of the day. Afterwards, for about a week, I started getting strange pains all on the left side of my body, in my leg and hip and shoulder. The migraine was on the right side of my head. I was pretty sure the 5 HTP was causing my everyday headaches, and was starting to feel like it lead to the migraine and subsequent left-side-of-the-body pains. I stopped taking 5-HTP and and my head-aches and body-aches have subsided completely. I am glad this supplement has worked for some people, but I just wanted to share my experience. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/anxiety.html&name=AHBP_39305 /CURES/anxiety1.rss25 Wed, 24 Feb 10 17:02:03 -0600 Ann from Daytona Beach, Fl writes: "Anxiety & HBP I thought this was very interesting. The Dr. responding to the question is: Director, Hypertension Section Division of Nephrology & Hypertension Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine University of Cincinnati Here's the question presented and the doctor's answer.. "Dear Doctor Rief, I have had high blood pressure for 20 years. I have tried at least 14 different medications during all these years. In all this time I have never been able to get my pressure down to normal limits. My diastolic is always in the 90`s and the systolic in the 140`s. I am now 54 and worrying as time passes I am at risk of stroke or heart attack. I`ve had a stress/echo 18 months ago and it was normal. What can I do to get my pressure under control? I also suffer from GAD and currently take 5 mg. valium TID. I am under a lot of stress in my life and have been since first being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Problems with my marriage and relationship with parents and kids. I just want to be normal as now I am not able to drive due to the anxiety. Thank you for any advice you can offer Answer: It is difficult to give specific advice without having complete data in an individual patient. However, a few points can be made: Anxiety can cause or aggravate hypertension, and hypertension can cause anxiety. Some patients respond to counseling, while others respond to antidepressants. At any rate, your blood pressure should be 130 systolic or lower. You can safely ignore the diastolic number, as it is not indicative of cardiovascular risk." I thought this rather interesting since I've been told my whole life the bottom figure was more to worry about than the top. I wonder what the real truth is about high blood pressure or if they even know. I believe this doctor, he appears to be an expert in the field. I would think it's natural to have high blood pressure if you're suffering from anxiety and that, of course, only makes the anxiety worse. "