Propranolol for Performance Anxiety User Reviews (Page 2)

• Atticus
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2021

"A life changer for me. I have suffered with performance and social anxiety for as long as I can remember (32 year old male). I recently had a stressful period where I fell into a panic disorder and depressive episode. I have since been prescribed Propranalol. I cannot put into words what this drug does for performance and social anxiety. I am able to actually enjoy my life, relax in public situations, and feel calm during performance type work related situations. It quietens the inner critic and allows the positive voice to shine through. 10/10 absolutely life changing."

• Confi...
• October 14, 2014

"I used to run off stage or start crying on stage due to extreme fear of public speaking. My voice trembled so terribly that my nickname was baa baa sheep. I suffered from this phobia for over thirty years and I took propranolol for the first time and I was a stunner during my presentation. Thank you to whoever created this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2014

"It finally dawned on me that others might suffer my same public speaking 'fight or flight' response. The uncontrollable shaking uncontrollably, heart racing as my turn to speak neared, panic attacks caused me to not speak and forgo many career advancing opportunities. I overprepared, tried public speaking classes, still the shakes and heart race caused me to lose my train of thought, cut myself short and generally look like an idiot. I finally searched online and found information on propranolol and Xanax. Frankly, Xanax just made me tired. I tried propranolol immediately prior to having to speak, and WOW. I waited for the heart race and blood rush, nothing. I was shocked and was able to speak like any normal person. Miracle!"

• Anieska
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2021

"I never leave reviews but the contribution of this thread and propranolol deserves a special mention. I have struggled all my life with severe public speaking anxiety. When you are young you are told it will get easier and you live in hope but for me it only got worse, particularly with work pressures and an increasing feeling of inadequacy. During a recent presentation at work I could not even speak, pounding heart, quivering voice, shaking...you know the symptoms! And then the shame and feeling of humiliation which seems to stay with you forever. I've meditated, read countless psychology books, therapy and nothing ever worked. I came across this thread and although skeptical I decided to give it a go and Oh my god! I could not believe how calm I was in that presentation..I tried it again a couple of times for presentations and it worked every single time without fail. 40 mg an hour before and thats it. Like many of you, I wish I'd known about this sooner. Thank you science!"

• dburke
• March 2, 2020

"So I have a huge fear of public speaking. In any setting. I have avoided these completely until recently. It was in the form of adrenaline rush, fast heart rate, tunnel vision, shaky voice.. pure panic. I've been trying to get more comfortable in these situations, so I joined Toastmasters for public speaking improvement (Highly recommend). But, I still needed that extra bit of confidence so my dr prescribed Propranolol (10mg) to be taken before the event. I had my first ever speech to give at toastmasters, which was really worrying me, so I took a 10mg first thing in the morning to help with the nerves that build during the day, then 10mg 90mins before, then 10mg 20mins before the speech (at 7:20PM). I actually really enjoyed the speech, absolutely no fear or symptoms and I got to work on being a better public speaker, rather than focusing on not dying and failing. I've read people taking doses up to 160mg, for me that was too much to play with."

• Delaz
• May 23, 2014

"Unbelievable. Suffered for years with performance anxiety and my current job meant I had to do more and more meetings. It got to the point that I was thinking I'd have to leave my job or throw myself off a bridge to escape. As a last resort, I went to the doctor hoping to try beta blockers - I got these thinking they might help a bit. THEY TOTALLY CURED ME. It was like a miracle - I was even cracking jokes and arriving first at meetings, whereas before I'd hidden in toilets. Only my 1st week, don't know what the future holds but for now I'll just celebrate the relief this has provided."

• scared...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2014

"I recently was promoted but with that came public speaking. I was a mess! Sweating, shortness of breath, shaking, not being able to think straight...it was awful! My dr prescribed this and the transformation was unbelievable! "

• tarah...
• May 28, 2015

"My anxiety is a daily struggle. My heart races, body tremers, I mentally freeze, over any contact with people I don't know. Even walking by people set me off. I'm prescribed 20 mg twice a day. It's a life saver. No more negative thoughts, unexplained irritability, etc. I love you propranolol."

• Anonymous
• October 20, 2012

"Absolute miracle - I cannot believe it. I take only 10-20 mg as needed, and it basically shuts off the fight or flight response. Those sudden adrenaline bursts followed by total fear and panic just no longer materialize. In fact your entire body will probably thank you for the stress relief. Propanolol has given me tremendous confidence with virtually no side effects. This coming from someone who has thought it might be better to get hit by a bus than have to attend weekly staff meetings. More effective than alprazolam and without the side effects, from my experience. Doctors need to look at propranolol as first line treatment for anxiety!"

• PicDoc
• May 22, 2015

"Propranolol took me to the next step in my career. I'm a physician but never really believed in something so routine being so effective with stage fright. I was suddenly invited to give talks at an international conference for physicians - never having given a podium talk in my life before. Took 30mg 1.5 hrs before the two talks. Couldn't feel any symptoms of nervousness when I got up there. No rapid heartbeat, no turning stomach. Absolutely crushed the talks. Ended up winning a presentation award for my talk, against all odds. Not only did this medication help me accomplish what I felt is my base capability, but it elevated me to a level of performance I never thought I could achieve before and only dreamed of."

• natty
• December 13, 2013

"I have a severe phobia of public speaking and major physiological signs and symptoms when doing so. I would have a pounding heart, sweat, shaking hands, and a trembling voice, and my mind would even go completely blank. In my career, I had to speak in public on a regular basis and I lived in fear of each speaking event. I was prescribed propranolol to take an hour before I had to do any public speaking and it helped me out tremendously. I had no physiological symptoms at all while speaking. It is a miracle. I highly recommend propranolol for this indication."

• Jdiddy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2014

"I have suffered from public speaking nerves for many years. I have a very successful career and managed to get so far by avoiding or getting through presentations. During the beginning of any presentations my heart would beat like it was about to explode and my mind would go blank. I took one tab 40mg an hour before and it worked like a miracle. I am so happy now."

• Anonymous
• August 7, 2008

"I get situational panic attacks in high-stress meetings or interviews - these started a few years ago. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of Propranolol to take 10-30 minutes before meetings, speeches, etc. This calms me down, stops me worrying about the possibility of having a panic attack, and makes me a much calmer person. Having a pill on me at all times in case the situation arises has given me such confidence that I won't have an attack; now that I rarely get them anymore."

• ivan
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 10, 2022

Inderal (propranolol) "God sent inderal in 1964 but doctors had their eyes closed for years I was twenty years old in 1993 when all started with severe panic anxiety panic attacks. First they put me in low doses of bromazepam 1.5mgx3 .(Don't worry it will be pass soon) Then paroxetine 20mgx3 Then CBT for years no drugs at all and told you need to get use to it. I quit college I quit my job. Then ten years ago I discover inderal all by my self from internet and 10mg X3 took all my symptoms away .Who is gonna give me back all those wasted years??"

• JASkq
• March 23, 2014

"Literally a miracle. Panic attacks were getting progressively worse when public speaking. Job was requiring more speaking. Xanax had no effect other than to put me to sleep. Internist suggested propranolol. I had low expectations because the attacks had become so severe. I tried 20 mg at home on a Sunday. On Monday, I did a small presentation with no problem. On Wednesday, I gave a talk to 200 people (took 40mg 1 hour before) and had no problem-even had fun. So happy, such a relief. Highly recommend it."

• Norfolk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2014

"I had read about the calming effects of this drug and my doctor kindly prescribed me some ahead of my Mother's funeral. I was intending to deliver a eulogy of about 10 minutes duration and I really did not want to break down as I was speaking. There is nothing worse than a sobbing speaker. I took Propanalol about 1 hour before the service and it made a huge difference. I was calm throughout the service and I delivered the whole eulogy without any cracking in my voice. I even remembered to look around the audience and engage people by eye. Everyone was very impressed and I was mightily relieved. I will definitely take this medication before any future public speaking."

• Madam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 29, 2014

Inderal (propranolol) "Works like a miracle. My job requires some presentation skills and no amount of practice reduced the anxiety. My speaking skills improved with Toastmasters, but the anxiety was still crippling. I no longer fear giving workshops and presentations. I only need take it prior to giving a presentation - just once in a while - and a single pill does the trick. Far superior to anxiety meds like Xanax. Propranolol reduces the anxiety with no negative effects on my performance, and no side effects that I've noticed."

• Taylor
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2023

"I can’t speak highly enough of this medication - my shaking, sweating, blushing, loss of voice have all held me back from progressing in my executive career goals. It’s been hard watching under-qualified colleagues pass me by because they’re willing and able to get up on stage, or just come across as less anxious. No one wants someone sweating in the room - it makes everyone else uncomfortable. So I learned to accept that I would never progress. Taking 30-40 mg before major events - 2 pills/1 pill/1 pill spaced out over 2-3 hours, I can now interview and present to CEOs and handle myself in high-stakes speaking scenarios. My good old friend anxiety is still there, in fact, it’s what makes me succeed - but now I can control the physical side effects of shaking voice, red face and chest, sweating. I have been on Valium for a decade - still has its purpose for middle of the night panic and worry, but does absolutely nothing for performance anxiety."

• haley
• October 11, 2014

"Prescribed this for panic disorder. Just had a "thought induced panic attack", I was crying and sobbing uncontrollably, screaming, hyperventilating, pulling my hair out. The usual! Managed to take 30mg, having been completely dubious, within 30 seconds I just stopped. A wave of calm washed over me. Usually these episodes last 2 - 6 hours. Incredible medicine! Can't actually believe it, I totally thought nothing could stop me."

• Lonely...
• February 24, 2015

"Like many on this sight, I had the same terrible symptons that paralyzed me in front of even the smallest group - even my own direct reports. I was prescribed propranolol and I am my old self again. THANKS"

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2014

"Really suffered with public speaking anxiety to the point where I had a panic attack during a presentation and had to stop. Friend recommended propranolol and the difference it made was remarkable. Felt slightly nervous when I had to give a presentation to a large group but when I started talking felt completely at ease. No issues at all. If anyone suffers with the same thing I implore you to see your GP/doctor and get this prescribed."

• mama
• October 26, 2014

"I must really have a problem. I take it for singing at church. But need a much higher dose than most I see on here. When I am just singing with the Praise Team I take 60 mg, but when I sing a solo I take 100 mg to feel no symptoms of heart palpitations, feelign like my throat is going to close with no notes coming out. And im 5'3 115 lbs female...started with 10mg and kept having to increase dosage until I felt symptoms gone during a performance. Seriously dont know what I would do without this medication!!"

• Anony...
• September 18, 2013

"I used to get so red, and feel my heart will get out of my chest when I want to make a presentation in the university. Until the day I tried propranolol and it was more than a miracle. I felt so confident, so strong and did excellent in my presentations, with only 10mg half an hour before. That's AMAZING and life changing indeed."

• MRS...
• November 30, 2015

"So ALL my life I've struggled with confidence! I could never get in front of people , I could never be social! The second I heard that celebrities take this stuff I just had To get my hands on some! This is a MIRACLE PILL! I am telling you, Now I don't care about what anyone thinks of me. I really don't! It's hilarious, who would of thought a simple pill could launch my career? I am very successful now THANKS TO THIS PILL! I know that some people think that overcoming anxiety and gaining experience is part of the challenge of being a successful business woman, or a performer BUT FORGET THAT! Why would you want to actually dedicate and commit yourself to that for years when you can take this pill and loose the stress of anxiety. Great pill "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2013

"I cannot believe how effective this medicine is. Usually I would be shaky, bright red and my voice would sound like I'm about to cry or something. After taking 40mg before my presentation I was as cool as a cucumber! Kept thinking during the presentation, I can't believe I am able to do this and not feel embarrassed. Won't fear presentations anymore."