propranolol stage fright

about 20 years ago while performing in Denver..I had my 1st bout of stage fright..heart racing...shortness`of breath..hardly enough air to complete a sentence...it was so dibilitating..I became fear full everytime I had to hit the stage..I know I shouldn't focus on it..but I do..it'll start early in the day..last time in Vegas..I was almost in tears in the middle of the day...I've been turning down opportunities due to the fear...I've medicated myself with tequilla..and it helps.

Of interest, propranolol is one of the banned substances in the Olympics, presumably for its use in controlling stage fright and tremors....Propranolol is currently being investigated as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Thanks for your questions. If you have any other questions or comments you are welcome to respond.

s a beta-blocker mostly used to lower blood pressure but sometimes used for performance anxiety situations like stage fright, exam taking, job interviews etc. He's used it with other patients experiencing ED. I also do take the beta-blocker pindolol which has kept my BP at 125/70 for years. Shrink says very occasional and use of propranolol on top of pindolol should not be a problem but I still have concerns which I will run by my GP.

hmmmm interesting tidbit, this med is banned by the Olympics as it helps control stage fright.....lol....and tremors....oh my....I guess that can enhance a performance if u no longer have stage fright and no tremors... Please let me know how it works for u.....

I agree with the above reply, with the exception of the info that propanolol needs to be taken daily. Beta blockers like Inderal are often prescribed "as needed" to combat stage fright, presentation anxiety. They're usually prescribed to be taken within a certain time frame (usually an hour or so) before the anxiety causing event. I do agree that taking both medications isn't necessary, and could exacerbate symptoms of drowsiness, dizziness, etc.

Propanolol isn't addictive. It's a beta blocker, prescribed for hypertension, and heart related symptoms (ie palpitations), and it's often used on an as needed basis for people with stage fright, or fear of giving public demonstrations, etc. It can be effective for anxiety, and is frequently prescribed for anxiety. How did your doc instruct you to take it? Daily? Or as needed? One of the biggest concerns is a drop in blood pressure.

I dont cope too well with fright (as these scare the life out of me) and have had many nervous breakdowns because of the fright they give me. I was put on Propranolol for the palps and started anti depressants when i was 21. Ive managed to come off all of these and really dont want to go back. The palps im getting now are accompanied by lightheadedness and a feeling that my blood is rushing from my body. I dont black out or anything, but feel like i could.

Whenever I feel like I have to pee lately I almost get like stage fright for a few moments and then I start going with no problems sometimes like a "racehorse"...no pain but its a bothersome problem waiting to go like that? any problem?

This has put me on the side lines for promotion as my ability to stand for what I believe in is doubted by senior management. What can I do to overcome this. When I read stage fright symptoms, my situation seems to fit.

t have personal experience with propranolol sorry. At this stage there still seems to be a distinct lack of research and treatment options for MS tremor's. It's one of the MS issues that doesn't have a good track record treatment wise for some reason and tremor treatments can actually worsen fatigue so it can be very hit and miss help wise unfortunately...

Hello. I recently started taking atenolol for stage fright, 50 to 100 mg once to twice a week. it worked great! until after several weeks i started getting a sensation of irregular heart beats. i have been off of it now for 2 weeks and i still get a skipped heart beat sensation followed by a very forceful heart beat. i checked my pulse and there is a long (couple of seconds?) pause in the heart beats when i get that feeling.

s/p quadruple bypass and pacemaker. this is not stage fright. feel like someone is pushing to complete the recitation in hurry! thyroid profile, BMP and all other health maintenance tests normal. will propanolol help?

Do research on it it is used for actors for stage fright /public speaking. Has a lot of off label uses for anxiety. Also if u feel one coming on try controlling your breath deep breaths in through the nose out through the mouth sometimes this can just stop it in its tracks before it even starts .

Inderal is fairly commonly prescribed for anxiety. It is more commonly used to treat "stage fright", or public speaking type fears, but it is also used as a treatment for chronic anxiety. Like anything else...you'd have to wait and see what kind of experience you will have. Did you tell your doctor about your low resting heart rate? That is something he needs to know...and you need to be very cautious the first few week or so of taking the Inderal.

So I have been with my man for 6 years in December. We're engaged and I love him to pieces. There was a portion of time where our relationship was rocky. I got with another guy. No excuses. I confessed and it almost destroyed us but, after some time, he forgave me and we worked it out. For a time after that I felt very guilty and didn't want to have sex with my bf at the time (now fiance). He has been very patient with me.

i went the first time for a wee and wiped and everything was normal... went back again half an hour later (very weak bladder at this stage lol) and when i wiped there was a jelly like substance on the toilet paper it was a yellow colour no blood... is this my mucusplug or discharge. Normally my discharge is white but this was jelly like and yellow in colour?

Honestly I did it with 3/4 of my previous, the last one I got to 7cm without even knowing I was in labor! They did need to use pitocin still with her cause I guess she had stage fright lol. Mind over matter! I'm SERIOUS. I never knew any different until the last so it was fine for me, and besides I'm so committed to natural birth for my baby and me. The pain is temporary with a wonderful result in the end!

I have had the feeling of nausea (without actually vomitting) for two months now -- also stomach pains especially in the morning and when I have not eaten. It gets much more worse under slight pressure (lecturer office hours, while teaching infront of many students, while presenting).. I have to say that I haven't had that before, I have no fright of stage and I have given lectures infront of big audiences for years now without this problem.

hey, it sounds to me you have stage fright and worry about it to much. believe me I am the same. try joining up witht the local theator and practice acting, or try taking some acting lessons or speach lessons. it will help!

I had my first migraine when I was 12 and they became chronic and literally everyday after two car accidents. (Rear end and head on). I am soon going to b getting my nerves on my c3-6 burned to help with the headaches and neck pain. I'm only 23 yrs old. I had to quit my career (cosmetologist) I loved it and right before my migrianes randomly became daily I had an offer to become a redken color artist and do hair in big time hair shows up on stage with many famous hairstylist.

First, I am a 25 year old male, in great health. I was masturbating and I vomited, and this was the first time it happened. I felt fine before, and the nausea persisted for a bit after. Now every time I masturbate, i fell like I am going to vomit; but have yet to vomit again. It is starting to worry me a bit, cause I sometimes have trouble urinating. Its kinda like I get 'stage fright' and unable to start the flow. After 'pushing' for about 45 seconds, it usually starts.

My little guy would hide. Any time I'd try to get his dad to feel him he would just stop. Like he got stage fright. Lol. Now he's too big to hide and there is no denying the movements.

my 3 year old had a bad fright a few weeks ago now wetting pants and very angry help pls

Is is possibile for rats to die of fright? I've heard its true but im not 100% sure if they were kidding or not.

First, I am a 25 year old male, in great health. I was masturbating and I vomited, and this was the first time it happened. I felt fine before, and it persisted for a bit after. Now every time I masturbate, i fell like I am going to vomit. It is starting to worry me a bit, cause I sometimes have trouble urinating. Its kinda like I get 'stage fright' and unable to start the flow. After 'pushing' for about 45 seconds, it usually starts.

Propranolol stage fright

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