LOGIN for existing membersWhen blushing becomes a problem Physiologically, blushing is a harmless reaction, although in combination with certain skin diseases (like rosacea), it can cause painful tingling sensations. Blushing becomes a psychological problem, however, when a frequent blusher becomes socially phobic (intensely fearful) about blushing. People with fear of blushing
experience the blush as exceptionally distressing and anxiety provoking.
Out of fear of blushing, they avoid social situations and are willing to
accept severe negative consequences of that avoidance. Others experience
very high discomfort in normally enjoyable situations. |
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