As an introvert with major anxiety, has anyone tried Propranolol for public speaking? I keep getting ads for it on social media

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I take propranolol. It helps a bit but it's not a miracle cure. Definitely worth a try though. It takes the edge off.

Please use caution with these drugs. Don't rely on ads. Try a public speaking tutor or Toastmasters, etc. It's okay to tell people you're more comfortable reading from notes, etc. Eye contact is hard for me and I've done presentations when people are bored, tired, yawning/frowning, etc. I also do theater, so I'm used to speaking on stage. Being passionate about what you're talking about helps too.

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