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Wow, I need serious help. I don't know why but I'm blushing and nervous smiling whenever someone makes eye contact with me. What is going on? This happened to me when talking to someone I had a crush on, and now it happens to everyone. I don't know what to do. I think, "stay calm, there's no reason to get nervous" and then it's like "oh no, don't think of blushing, NO DON'T, NOO" and I feel the warmth in my face. How can I fix this :(
 
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Wow, I need serious help. I don't know why but I'm blushing and nervous smiling whenever someone makes eye contact with me. What is going on? This happened to me when talking to someone I had a crush on, and now it happens to everyone. I don't know what to do. I think, "stay calm, there's no reason to get nervous" and then it's like "oh no, don't think of blushing, NO DON'T, NOO" and I feel the warmth in my face. How can I fix this :(

I heard there is this condition where you blush easily. I know one person who had that issue once, all you had to do was making him laugh and he'd blush a bit. But I think that went away eventually. So hopefully yours will, too, and if it doesn't just try a doctor. Either way, just explain to me that you've got this blushing issue, it might be odd at first, but they'll probably understand.
 
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I heard there is this condition where you blush easily. I know one person who had that issue once, all you had to do was making him laugh and he'd blush a bit. But I think that went away eventually. So hopefully yours will, too, and if it doesn't just try a doctor. Either way, just explain to me that you've got this blushing issue, it might be odd at first, but they'll probably understand.

What was the condition called? I might have some social anxiety, but I was shy even as a kid so it might just be my nature. I haven't been diagnosed but it's my only guess as to what it could be. I didn't used to have this issue. I blushed when a girl I liked smiled at me at work and now I blush to everyone but it's only because I pressure myself and tell myself to stay calm and not blush. It's so bad that I feel like not going anywhere where I have to talk to people, cause as soon as someone makes eye contact with me, my face is on fire. :/
 
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What was the condition called? I might have some social anxiety, but I was shy even as a kid so it might just be my nature.
There's no particular name for it. Some people call it chronic blushing, persistent blushing or pathological blushing.

It's a disorder of part of the nervous system. It can be relieved with medication or surgery.

Do see a doctor if it's causing major interference with your daily interactions.
 
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There's no particular name for it. Some people call it chronic blushing, persistent blushing or pathological blushing.

It's a disorder of part of the nervous system. It can be relieved with medication or surgery.

Do see a doctor if it's causing major interference with your daily interactions.

Are you sure? Because I only blush when I think of blushing and try not to. It's all in my head.
 
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I can't be sure if, for you, it's a psychological or biological problem.

The fear of blushing itself can cause blushing.

You may wish to monitor yourself. If it's really affecting your social life, I do think you should consult a doctor for an opinion.

If it's not a crippling issue, or, you feel you can live with it... then leave it.
 
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Interesting, but I don't think it's any serious condition. It's the fear of it that's causing it, just like agoraphobia and those types of problems. I've overcome agoraphobic problems so I can do this too. I just need to accept blushing and not be afraid of it. Time for me to get out there and practice :)

It is absolutely nothing serious unless it affects your confidence. Personally, if you can embrace it then those closest to you probably find it charming. It is a peek into your soul and you will seem to be a more open person. I would expect that as your anxiety about it decreases, then so would it's frequency.
 
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I started Biblical counseling and its a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I had my second session today. My counselor wants me to start writing poetry again, I'm not sure I'm ready for that.
 
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