If you blush easily, you know how embarrassing it can be. While facial blushing is completely normal, for some it seems to happen more often than in others. There is a reason why you blush, and there are several ways to stop and even cure it entirely.

Blushing is a unique response that only affects the blood vessels in the face. Your body release adrenaline when you are embarrassed, which causes the veins in your face to dilate. These veins are the only ones that react this way to embarrassment.

There are two main theories of why we developed facial blushing as a response to embarrassment. The first is based upon upholding social order. When we say or do something we regret socially we show our apology by blushing, thus helping to diffuse the situation.

The other theory is that it simulates a look of rage or anger. In this way blushing is used to protect the ego, or to ensure self preservation.

Regardless of the how and why of blushing, it can be more embarrassing then the original faux pas that caused it. Although the occasional blush can be annoying, it is perfectly normal. For those who blush often, even when not in an embarrassing situation, it can affect everything from social situations to job interviews.

Which Is Treatment Is Right For You?
For some who suffer from constant facial blushing, the cause may not be embarrassment. It may be a side effect of allergies, drug reaction, or menopause. If you believe any of those may be causing you to blush, you will need to see your doctor to eliminate the root cause.

Hypnosis has worked in many cases to alleviate the psychological root of blushing If your blushing is causing you to limit your social interactions or change your life in any way to avoid situations that make you blush, hypnotism may be a good choice for you, make sure to visit a reputable hypnosis therapist.

There are many medications on the market to help combat excessive blushing. There are pills containing beta blockers which have been used successfully to prevent facial blushing. There are also many facial creams that may prevent blushing in some people. They work particularly well for those who suffer from a skin condition such as Rosacea. Some of these come in over the counter supplement form and others can be prescribed by a doctor.

Surgery is also available to stop blushing. Transthoracic sympathectomy is an endoscopic surgery is considered a minor procedure, but there is a risk of complications. In the surgery, nerves that effect the veins in the face are snipped and disabled. Surgery should only be considered for extreme cases and extensive consultation with your doctor is vital.

Facial blushing does not have to continue to embarrass you. There are many treatment options and finding the right one for you only takes a little research.

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Sam Stone

Blushing is a natural, involuntary reaction of the body in situations of anxiety or embarrassment, and it’s often accompanied by sweating, mild to severe discomfort, and/or an inability to keep eye contact. Everyone blushes from time to time, but for some people it occurs too often, and becomes a major source of discomfort.

In fact, blushing can take on a viscous cycle for some people. They become embarrassed and blush; and the consciousness that they are blushing causes them further embarrassment, and they blush more. It can get so severe that people go through their days obsessing over when they will blush next, and worrying about how to avoid it.

The great news is, blushing is manageable.

Curing embarrassing facial blushing will take some time and effort, but with these thought processes, you can begin to keep your blushing under control:

1. Understand that blushing is an involuntary, bodily reaction to a thought occurring in the mind. Blushing is just the symptom. Concentrate, on changing the thought behind the blushing instead of trying to hide or eliminate the blush, as this usually just makes things worse.

2. Visualisation has been widely reported to help people with anxiety and self esteem issues. Think of situations that make you blush, and play them out in your mind ahead of time with you not blushing and interacting calmly. Ask yourself “What can you do differently to avoid blushing?” Concentrate on the thoughts you have while blushing, and work away at them.

3. Acceptance is a vital key when overcoming any problem. Once you get into the situation, if you still blush, try announcing it. Say, “I’m going to blush again,” or something similar, and smile about it. Handle the situation with humor if possible.

4. Once you begin to embrace your blushing, you’ll actually find yourself blushing less. Know that everyone blushes from time to time. It’s natural. Many people even find it attractive, or “cute.” You certainly don’t want to blush all the time, but when you do, relax, and assure yourself that its okay.

5. Increase your self-esteem and confidence, by reading books or talking to someone about the subject. Try using affirmations, which are statement you say to yourself over and over until they become accepted by your subconscious mind and become a beleif. For example “Everyday in every way I am getting better and better, yes!” or “I am cool, calm and collected in every situation”

Low self-esteem and fear of what others think of you is often the main thought behind a blush. Realize it’s okay to just be you, occasional blush and all.

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Sam Stone

Blushing (erythrophobia) can be a devastating condition that affects individuals in social situations. The intense feeling of heat and redness in the face is very embarrassing and can cause sufferers to shy away from showing emotion or getting fully involved in social activities.

There is currently no definitive medical cure or drugs available to tackle the problem of facial blushing unless you consider the dangerous ETS surgery or the many pills and potions sold online for similar or related issues however many have proven ineffective for blushing.

So What Is The Solution?

Is there a more effective and simple cure? Well, first you have to recognise where the problem lies, the condition is mental rather than physical, and it first starts in the mind and then shows up and reacts with physical symptom of the redness in the face, neck and ears.

Since it is a mental problem it has been widely suggested that hypnosis is a definite way forward. Hypnosis works directly with the subconscious mind allowing you to reprogram, so to speak cetain reactions to certain stimuli. Many sufferers have noticed great relief from blushing after using hypnotherapy.

Hypnosis aims to resolve any issues associated with the blushing problem on a subconscious level. Most blushers tend to be modest, self conscious people. They fear what others may think of them. Blushing is often associated with Scopophobia (the fear of being watched or starred at). Hypnosis can alter these views and replace the negative with positive images.

Many therapists suggest using hypnosis as part of a series of therapies rather than relying upon it solely. Hypnosis does not always require an expensive series of visits to a therapist (however one or two training sessions are suggested). Self hypnosis can have a relaxing and beneficial effect if conducted properly and used over a long period to reinforce the new positive mindset.

A Simple Technique You Can Try Now

Here is a simple technique that you can try. Lie down in a quiet, dark room. focus on a spot on the wall or ceiling and really concentrate on it (intensely). After 30 seconds begin to imagine that you eyes are becoming heavy. Allow them to close when ready. Begin to relax all the muscles in your body starting with the feet and work up slowly to the top of the head. Imagine each body part (feet, legs, stomach, chest, head etc) perhaps becoming limp and relaxed.

Spend a number of minutes imagining the body becoming heavy and sinking into the bed and then becoming light and floating. You can deepen the state of relaxation by thinking of a stair case and seeing yourself descending it. Each step relaxes you further.

You may wish to drift off to sleep at this point. Or alternatively, to bring yourself out of the relaxed state, count to ten. With each count imagine that you are becoming more and more alert and at 10 you will open your eyes and be wide awake.

This is a basic method of inducing self hypnosis. Whilst under hypnosis you may begin to replace old negative thoughts with new positive ideas using affirmations and other suggestive tools.

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Sam Stone

Your own personal level of self esteem affects nearly every part of your life. Low self esteem can keep you from finding success and happiness in your relationships, friendships, career and life.

High self esteem, on the other hand, allows you to reach for your goals, build strong healthy relationships with others, find the happiness and satisfaction that you want in life and yes, even stop you from blushing.

For hundreds of years gurus have been claiming that our emotions pay a huge role in our overall well being and health. Having a high self esteem simply reflects a person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of her or his own worth.

When you have a high self esteem you are more relaxed and in control of social situations, you are more confident and as a result eliminate your social anxiety and excessive facial blushing

EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is an extremely effective and very easy way to boost your self esteem. If you have never heard of EFT go here and watch this video.

Then follow along with Dr Arden Compton as he takes you through an EFT session to raise your self esteem and stop your blushing.

Let me know how you go.

Sam