I discovered beta blockers a few years ago when looking for things to help in the fear of public speaking. After much research, I decided to give it a try and was surprised by the results. Not only was I able to control the physical symptoms of anxiety such as fidgeting, perspiration, and stuttering, but I felt in CONTROL. Although the anxiety/fear was still in the back of my mind, no one noticed. I also noticed it helped me with my social anxiety and whenever I experienced general anxiety. I thought I write about this great alternative to benzos and antidepressants as it doesnt come with the withdrawals or side effects they do. Only thing you have to be careful with is not combining it with meds that it interacts with and being a healthy individual (no heart problems, etc.) as well as not having low blood pressure. Reason being is that it lowers your blood pressure, so it wouldnt make sense to take it if you have naturally low blood pressure. I really hope this helps someone looking for an alternative medication.