mance anxiety
"I am a 44 year old female that as dealt with fear of public speaking all my life.  I've recently joined an organization where the ability to public speak is a career necessity.  I've tried taking Xanax during public speaking engagements.  While it would calm me down slightly, it wasn't able to control the adrenaline-induced autonomic responses such as shaky voice.   Today I took 80mg of propranolol spaced between 90 minutes to 30 minutes before my presentation and 2 0.5 mg doses of Alprazolam in that 90 minute to 30 minute window before my presentation.  I was nervous entering the presentation.  As soon as I spoke, no sign of anxiety or shaky voice evident.  I was joking and very natural on stage.  I am so grateful for these drugs."