I have been trying to find a cure for this horrible state- I heard an interview on the radio about someone who had an operation which severed the blood vessel which causes blushing... i think psychologically if you thought the blood vessel had been severed, you would not have to worry about blushing because you'd believe you were unable to blush! How wonderful would that be! The problem must be a psychological one- but how to tackle it? I've wanted to be a teacher for years, but am too scared to attempt this because of fear of blushing! The fear of blushing is worse than blushing itself. The self- hatred is the worst thing. I blush when anyone speaks to me- for no reason whatsoever. I dont blush in normal embarassing situations- and people think I'm weird or some sort of social misfit- why is she blushing? I've only asked her what soup she's eating! It must be some sort of hyper-sensitivity- but it is certainly escallatory if thats the word. (It gets worse in your mind, the more you anticpate blushing).
My Dad recommended a book "I can and I will" - it was motivating but didnt give me a leg-up. He got over his blushing- so it can be done. If anyone can operate on me, please help...
Rachel.