Why It Happens

Depression can contribute to blood pressure spikes through nervous system dysregulation, poor sleep, medication effects, and changes in lifestyle habits. It’s a mind-body condition with real vascular impacts.

Low Motivation and Activity: Reduced movement slows metabolism and blood vessel flexibility.

Sleep Disruption: Depression often causes insomnia, which raises baseline cortisol and blood pressure.

Comfort Eating: Processed food intake rises with low mood, increasing sodium and sugar load.

Medication Side Effects: Some antidepressants affect vascular tone or fluid retention.

Chronic Stress Physiology: Depression overlaps with high-cortisol states that raise vascular pressure.

How to Manage

Move Gently Every Day: Light walking or stretching supports mood and circulation.

Eat Whole, Hydrating Foods: Reduce salt and sugar while increasing potassium-rich options.

Support Sleep Consistency: Create a wind-down routine and avoid stimulants at night.

Talk to Your Provider: Ask about adjusting medications if pressure is impacted.

Use Mental Health Tools: Journaling, therapy, or connection can improve both mood and pressure.

Your emotional health is vital to your cardiovascular wellness — both deserve support.

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References

• Mayo Clinic – Anxiety

• Mayo Clinic – Depression

• CDC – Mental Health