Tag: Beta blockers
'Fear Itself: Why Some Classical Musicians Turn to Drugs Like Beta Blockers to Control Stage Fright
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'Classical Musicians Turning to Drugs Like Beta Blockers to Treat Anxiety and Boost Performance
Musicians experiencing performance jitters is nothing new. Some musicians feel that a little performance anxiety actually makes for a more exciting performance. But those who experience debilitating forms of anxiety often turn to medications like beta blockers to calm their nerves, as public radio station WQXR reported recently.