Does alcohol make you less scared?

I've got an presentation infrond of my whole class tomorrow. I really hate it. I'm considering tanking a few shots before going to school to get rid of the fear. Would it work? What is your opinion?

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SW-User

I think that's a dumb idea. Just face your fears. Alcohol is just going to make your presentation worse. Dulls your senses, makes you slower, even if you don't feel it. Alcohol makes you less scared because it makes you less aware, not because it has magical powers.

Tellica · 22-25, F

@SW-User I wouldn't overdo it. Just maybe like 2 shots 40%.

SW-User

People overdo things all the time. I'd personally just study more and become more familiar with the content. That way, my presentation is better AND I'm less nervous. People do all kinds of stupid shit to avoid the things that make them uncomfortable. If you do this now, you're just setting yourself up to do it the next time, and the next time, and the next time.