the safe dosage of propanolol to get rid of stage fright?

Question

i have a BIG presentation next week and i'm freaking out because i know for sure that i'll get AWFULLY nervous in front of my audience
so i decide to take propanolol
i know self medicating is dangerous so i need ur help. anyone who has tried that?

Answer 1

Propranolol is not a medication that you want to be messing around with. It is commonly a high blood pressure medication and is used to treat the physiological effects of anxiety to a lesser extent. My concern is that you are going to take this medication and pass out, which is much more embarassing than being nervous. Try some relaxation techniques, such as:
progressive muscle relaxation
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/musclerelaxation.html

Toe tensing
http://www.umm.edu/sleep/relax_tech.html

Visualization
http://www.counseling.colostate.edu/SMP/techniques.htm

Answer 2

Well stage fright occurs in everyone. It is just a matter of learning to "Never let them see ya sweat"! The best way to prepare for giving a presentation in front of a bunch of people is to start out giving it numerous times in front of a few people. Practice,practice,practice so you have what you have to present down pat. What I did was when giving a speech in front of a large audience I would stare at a spot on the back wall or look up over the crowd when talking

Answer 3

Propranolol is a beta blocker very commonly used for stage fright and it is a perfectly safe and effective treatment. It is prescribed in low doses and is a one time only dose prior to the event. I believe the dosage is 10mg, but I am not certain and you'd be best to leave it to a doctor for this decision. Further, it is being used to treat PTSD if given immediately after the traumatic effect and diminishes the likelihood of developing full blown PTSD by decreasing the emotional arousal associated with the memory of the traumatic event.