In simply terms facial blushing is the reddening of the face. In some people it can also affect the neck, chest and ears. Many things can trigger blushing; however some of the more common cause is emotional stress (i.e. embarrassment, shame, anxiety, etc).
When we experience emotions like stress, anxiety or embarrassment the nerves prompt the blood vessels to open wide, flooding the skin with blood causing the face and surrounded areas to appear red.
When it becomes a problem
Blushing is a very normal part of being human; however for some people it can become excessive and grow into a real problem. Blushing has long been associated with social anxiety and social phobia. If you’re blushing is causing you anxiety, and avoid possible situations that could trigger your blushing them this is a problem.
“For me the biggest challenge I had been when I started to blushing I would get so nervous and anxious about it that it would lead to me blushing even more.”
I want to be straight here. Most people feel shy or nervous in certain social situations. Public speaking or entering a roomful of strangers can cause anxiety in many people. However this kind of common apprehension doesn’t indicate a social phobia. However it can become a problem if you find yourself…
- Avoiding situations simply because you think you might blush, or
- Are too embarrassed to eat or drink in public, or
- It interferes significantly with your daily life including work, education, family and social life.
What are the options to living a normal life?
There are many treatments available to cure facial blushing and social anxiety. There are two main areas you can focus on. There are the physiological treatments like:
- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
- Breathing techniques
- Confronting fears
- Anxiety management techniques
- Social skills training
- Hypnotherapy
Or you can try some of the other alternatives such as:
- Surgery
- Drugs
- Creams
If you would like to discover the one-stop cure I used to successful stop my severe blushing and start living again. Go here: Blushing Cure
To blush free life
Sam
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