Everyone's talking about: Beta blockers – but are they a good idea to manage anxiety?
Anyone who has a fear of performing or speaking in public will know the familiar feeling of palms sweating, heart racing, and legs turning to jelly. Even celebrities aren't immune to performance anxiety, or 'stage fright.' When American actress Rachel Sennott was asked on the Oscars red carpet how she prepares for such a big event, she said she takes a beta blocker, and quipped, 'numb is in!'
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- Irish Independent
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend accuses him of kicking, punching and dragging her in sex trafficking trial
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Extra.ie
3 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Calls for content creator to face charges after horror prank on homeless woman
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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
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