Propranolol doesn't kill public speaking dread — it just stops your body from becoming a shaky mess

According to Boing Boing, tech speaker Zack Proser has compiled everything he knows about public speaking — and his most useful insight involves propranolol. This beta blocker, beloved by concert musicians for decades, won't kill the mental anxiety you feel beforehand. But it stops the physical tremors: no shaking hands, no wavering voice. You'll look calm and professional while still feeling nervous inside.

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