Beta blockers for public speaking

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Rec League is legitimately changing my life. Why had I never heard of this?? After reading Sarah’s rec, I did some more research, got a prescription from Kick Health, tried it for a public speaking event last week, and the shakiness that usually plagues my voice when I speak at an event was gone. In awe

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Sarah4mo ago

My heart rate goes crazy when I have to do public speaking (somewhat frequently I have to present to city councils/planning and zoning commissions where people yell at me because they don't want affordable housing near them 🫠!) and getting a prescription for beta blockers has changed my life. I take one 30 min before a meeting and my heart stays normal, my voice doesn't shake, all the physical symptoms stay cool, so I stay cool. 10000/10. Talk to your doctor!

2 months ago

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Sarah

@sarahbeckAug 18, 2026

I am so happy for you, this really did change my life too. And it also came from a rec from a friend, I had never even thought to bring up my public speaking issues with my doc!

Jules

@juliehereAug 18, 2026

does it do anything on racing thoughts?

Jackie Homan

@jackiehomanAug 18, 2026

I am no doctor but my understanding is it affects the physical symptoms of public speaking anxiety: racing heart, shaky voice, trembling etc. It made me feel calmer overall. I still had some nerves in my head I guess but it seemed like they didn’t manifest externally as much as they otherwise would, which just made me feel better overall

Jackie Homan

@jackiehomanAug 18, 2026

My understanding is that it’s not supposed to be used as a daily/regular anxiety medication, more for special occasions

Sarah

@sarahbeckAug 18, 2026

Agree with Jackie, it really helps with the physical symptoms (which helps me not get wound up in my head that I'm going to have those physical symptoms!) but I only use it when I am public speaking <3

JaperMoon

@japermoonAug 19, 2026

I was *randomly* in a play a few years ago and my therapist told me to get these, truly miraculous

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“My heart rate goes crazy when I have to do public speaking (somewhat frequently I have to present to city councils/planning and zoning commissions where people yell at me because they don't want affordable housing near them 🫠!) and getting a prescription for beta blockers has changed my life. I take one 30 min before a meeting and my heart stays normal, my voice doesn't shake, all the physical sy”

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