Beta Blockers and Socializing
By Antidoc
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***The following doesn’t contain any medical advice. Before beginning use of any new drug or supplement one should always consult their doctor and make sure they aren’t breaking any laws***
Snipers, CEOs speaking in front of a massive crowd, anxious high school girls, and the guy trying to get laid, have one thing in common. They would all benefit from low adrenaline.
I understand how it sounds. Most people hear adrenaline and think of sky-diving or free-climbing. What they don’t think of is social anxiety, uncomfortability, irritability, and trouble forming thoughts.
Those are the consequences of high adrenaline. And if you want to be at your best from the bar to the big work presentation, you definitely don’t want it.
So, how do you go about slashing adrenaline for a steady hand and a suave demeanor?
Beta blockers.
Beta blockers are medications that “block” the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline in your body. The result is a slower heart rate, less stress on your heart, and most importantly, a serene calming effect.
I like to think of them as the opposite of caffeine jitters. They allow you to feel more comfortable in any setting, slow down your speaking (very important for talking to women), and prevent sweating like an animal.
We’ve all been there, and it isn’t fun.
On top of the social upside, they’re great for longevity. Existing in a para-sympathetic state (rest and digest), will help you live longer. Healthier resting heart rate, means better heart health. Better heart health means no looming fear of a cardiac event. We all have a relative like that, it’s far from enviable.
You can expect to feel totally lucid, but with less of a “rushed” feeling to spit words out. Beautiful women become your annoying little sister. The millionaire CEO becomes your buddy from high school.
Beta blockers sound great. But like anything, there’s no free lunch. They shouldn’t be combined with alcohol, phenibut, benzos, or any other “downer” type substances. A drink or two won’t end you, but you really should avoid alcohol.
They also shouldn’t be combined with a large amount of stimulants, but some caffeine feels really good to me. You get the dopaminergic and pro-social effects, without the adrenergic jitters/anxiety.
There are a couple different kinds of beta-blockers. My favorite is Nebivolol. It is more selective than others and has shown great outcomes in terms of vasodilation and heart rate.
Fortunately for us, getting a hold of them is becoming easier and easier. There’s no addiction potential, so most doctors are happy to write you a prescription. There are also research chem sites with 3rd party testing that sell them (in case you want to do some research).
So, beta-blockers are one of your answers to ditching the booze, avoiding the benzos, and sporting the charisma of someone who didn’t.
If you want to feel surfer-dude relaxed while you game up a Miami 8, give them a shot. Getting sloppy drunk to talk to people is antiquated and far less subtle than you think. Benzos are for people that hate their brains and want them to die.
Beta blockers are for healthy socialites.
The choice is yours.
I want to thank Antidoc for writing this
You can find him on X at https://twitter.com/antidoc32