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    This document discusses benzodiazepines, a class of anti-anxiety medications that were discovered in 1955 and became the most prescribed medications globally by 1977. It notes they are commonly used to treat general apprehension, muscle tension, gastrointestinal distress, insomnia, and anxiety and depression. The document outlines some common brand names and discusses how benzodiazepines affect the neural receptors, limbic system, and cerebellum. It lists potential side effects and warns that in musical performance, these drugs can worsen technical accuracy, decrease feelings of tempo and rhythm, and provide only a temporary sense of emotional control without increasing ability. The conclusion is that for musicians, the risks of benzodiazepines generally outweigh the benefits

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    This document discusses benzodiazepines, a class of anti-anxiety medications that were discovered in 1955 and became the most prescribed medications globally by 1977. It notes they are commonly used to treat general apprehension, muscle tension, gastrointestinal distress, insomnia, and anxiety and depression. The document outlines some common brand names and discusses how benzodiazepines affect the neural receptors, limbic system, and cerebellum. It lists potential side effects and warns that in musical performance, these drugs can worsen technical accuracy, decrease feelings of tempo and rhythm, and provide only a temporary sense of emotional control without increasing ability. The conclusion is that for musicians, the risks of benzodiazepines generally outweigh the benefits

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    This document discusses benzodiazepines, a class of anti-anxiety medications that were discovered in 1955 and became the most prescribed medications globally by 1977. It notes they are commonly used to treat general apprehension, muscle tension, gastrointestinal distress, insomnia, and anxiety and depression. The document outlines some common brand names and discusses how benzodiazepines affect the neural receptors, limbic system, and cerebellum. It lists potential side effects and warns that in musical performance, these drugs can worsen technical accuracy, decrease feelings of tempo and rhythm, and provide only a temporary sense of emotional control without increasing ability. The conclusion is that for musicians, the risks of benzodiazepines generally outweigh the benefits

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    Anti-anxiety medications

    Benzodiazepines

    ● Discovered in 1955
    ● In 1977 globally the most prescribed medications
    ● Classified as minor tranquilizers
    Typically used to treat

    ● General apprehension
    ● Muscle tension

    ● Gastrointestinal distress

    ● Insomnia

    ● Anxiety and depression


    Common brand names used amongst
    musicians

    ● Valium (diazepam)
    ● Xanax (diazepam)
    ● Ativan (lorazepam)

    (This is not a recommendation)


    What does it affect ?

    ● Neural receptors
    ● Limbic system
    ● Cerebellum
    Common side effects
    ● Dizziness
    ● Drowsiness
    ● Poor co-ordination
    ● Dependancy from regular use
    ● Decreased alertness
    ● Decreased concentration
    ● Confusion
    ● Etc...
    In musical performance

    ● Worse technical accuracy


    ● Decreased feeling of tempo, rhythm and
    intonation
    ● Sense of temporary emotional control
    ● No increasement in ability to perform
    Conclusion
    ● More risk than it is worth

    ● Important to address the real cause of your


    anxiety rather than blocking it with medication.

    ● However, in any case of curiosity, it should be


    discussed with doctors and physicians...

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