I’m very pale so any redness on my skin is super visible, so when I feel myself blushing I know that people can see it, and that thought in itself makes me even more embarassed and I blush even more, creating a snowball effect of sorts.
I don’t know what to do about it, I lose my train of thought completely and feel uncomfortable holding eye contact when it happens. How can I avoid blushing, or at least not let it bother me to the point that it gets worse?
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See if your psychiatrist will prescribe propranolol and take on days you think you will be involved in multiple conversations. It is a blood thinner commonly used for stage fright – it prevents the shaking, blushing, and other symptoms. Use it while practicing / getting more confident talking with people. At some point your earned confidence will take over and the blushing will stop… maybe? Worth a shot if your doctor is ok with it.
Edit: also, people worth your time will be sympathetic to blushing and not judge you. Your blushing could be a good ‘a-hole filter’