[Trombone-l] Beta blockers

[Thomas Ervin]

I'd suggest that hypnosis is more helpful over the long term, as is  
self-talk and related remedies.

I've not used beta-blockers, but I know some friends who used them  
with "success" in performance (or rehearsals).

But they are drugs.
They have side effects, most of them.
Dosage is uncertain.
Habituation can occur. Reliance. What happens when you stop taking them?
They're not quite cheap yet.

I think Dr Wolfe had an article on these, in an ITJ a year or so ago.

Tom Ervin




> Friends,
>   One of my adult students asked me about beta-blockers.  He's  
> having performance anxiety and his doctor suggested trying this  
> medicine. Please share any experiences you've had with this drug.
>
>
> Truly,
> Dean Hubbard

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