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.
You'll probably benefit from keeping melamine foam erasers on hand. Now on the market for a couple of years, eraserlike products that get rid of stains you thought you were stuck with for good have become a common household item. For example, Mr. Clean sells a line called Magic Erasers and Scotch-Brite offers a product called the Easy Erasing Pad. The secret behind these types of erasers is a material commonly called melamine foam. With just a little water, melamine foam can dig in and destroy stains that other products can't touch.