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Re: beta blockers

Author: ClarinettyBetty
Date: 2017-03-21 04:31

I don't think there is a good reason to cry foul, in my opinion. We all know our own "optimum" and do the best we can to attain it. We don't cry foul if a musician is on antidepressants; those help him get up in the morning and play instead of lying in bed all day. Or someone on heart medication or medicine for cholesterol. Does that mean they have an "advantage" over someone not taking them? No...they're less than optimal, health-wise, and want to be in the "average" zone.

It's gray area, but I agree with the poster above who said it's not like they are taking steroids that actually increase their ability level. Let's say I play relaxed in my office, heart rate is low/normal, no tension, all is well in the world. That's a 1. When I play at church (nice, forgiving audience), I perform at level 3-4. I audition for grad school--I'm nervous, but it's doable. Level 7. I have a recital or orchestra audition, level 9.

A beta blocker might bring you down to a level 6-7 if you're at a 9. It is not a miracle worker that's going to bring you down to a 1.

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