When I tarted out on the road to recovery my BP was insane 190/140 so I started taking beta blockers. Through biking I was able to get my bp down
to 117/73 and Im almost off the beta blockers (just taking 1/4the the initial dose).

About the anxiety I completely sympathize. I dont take meds for anxiety. Insteady Ive found that an hour or so on the bike keeps me from worrying so much.

Good luck with both.

Charlie

ps with the beta blockers i found that taking them at night lessened the impact on my biking they made me rather tired