Frequent episodes of anxiety-induced high blood pressure can cause as much damage to blood vessels, the heart, and kidneys as hypertension does. This damage, whether caused by multiple short episodes or gradually over time, is cumulative and results in increased risk of organ damage, heart attack, and stroke.
Bring the used EpiPen, secured inside its plastic container, to a facility that collects medical sharps waste. Some doctor's offices, pharmacies and hospitals accept needles for disposal. Locate a needle disposal facility in your area by calling your local public health department or by visiting SafeNeedleDisposal.org. Only use an EpiPen once; properly discard it after use. 2  Keep an eye on the expiration date listed on your EpiPen. 3  Properly discard an expired EpiPen and ask your doctor for a replacement.
How to Dispose of Unused House Paint. Many paints contain petrochemicals that are harmful if released in landfills.. Unused house paint looks harmless in its sealed container. However, you can't dispose of it by dumping the closed paint can in the trash.When paint buckets eventually rupture in landfills, they can release petrochemical solvents and other environmental toxins into the soil. You can dry up small amounts of latex paint by pouring the kitty litter or sawdust directly into the bucket. 2  Stir the mix, then let the paint dry before closing the lid and placing the paint bucket in the trash can.