Hello

[Danzdanz123]

how well does propranolol work for severe anxiety? I’m really quite scared of taking it but I really need it!

[Carolineuk]

Hello 👋 it worked well for me. I don't take it now though. I try and distract myself if I feel panicky. Chat to someone or read on my phone. Easy puzzles on your phone are good. Put a relaxing video on YouTube and try and concentrate on reading an article.Just try different things that work for you x

[Agora1]

Danzdanz123, Propranolol under your doctor's care can be beneficial in

reducing your anxiety symptoms. Right now however, you are being pulled

in two different directions. You know you definitely need something but are

afraid to try it. (I've been there myself)

Trust in your doctor's care as he knows your health history. If it isn't for you,

at least the doctor will know what direction to go. It doesn't have to be forever.

Wishing you my best in going forward. xx

[Starrlight]

I take Propanolol and what it does for me is lower blood pressure and stop my heart from racing.

[designguy]

In order to reassure yourself, remember that you can always taper off of it if it doesn't work for you and you won't know if it works for you until you try it.

[Sleeplessme]

I'm sure you know, but propanolol is a heart drug. It's side effect is it's good for anxiety. This is because it suppresses the adtenal gland. That's it. If your doctor says it's ok I'm sure it is.

I suffered with anxiety for a looooong time. Propanolol changed my life. I started taking it about a year ago to the day. Honestly, it changed my life. I became the guy I used to be again. I went from avoiding public to craving it. Occasionally those adrenal glands win and I have the odd bad night, but nothing like before. My confidence is through the roof!

It's a drug you don't have to take religiously. I'm supposed to take 3 a day, I take 2. Sometimes skip one, sometimes add one, depending how I feel or what my plans are. If it's a weekend and I'm chilling out, I might not bother taking them. If I'm on a date I may take another.

So my advice? Yes, go for it.

Good luck 😁

[Agora1 in reply to Sleeplessme]

Hi Sleeplessme, I am so very happy you found something that helps you.

Isn't it interesting how Confidence rises when the Adrenaline goes down xx