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IS THERE A WAY TO STOP BLUSHING?

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kittylette · 05/01/2007 20:58

i hate it

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cheeryface · 05/01/2007 21:01

me too

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gingerninja · 05/01/2007 21:02

Kitty, that's one of those subjects they cover frequently in womens mags. Unfortunately I can't remember what the advice is but hopefully someone can. Do you blush because you're embarrassed or is it spontaneous? i.e. if you're embarrassed would it be more a case of overcoming shyness?

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kittylette · 05/01/2007 21:05

lots of reasons, if im embaressed, if im too hot, if im incomfatable

if a nice lad serves me in a shop, if my sons throwin a paddy...

just anything

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QueenEagle · 05/01/2007 21:07

I have this problem too. I blush furiously whenever I speak to anyone. Even when I speak to my wonderful dad on the phone.

It's so annoying isn't it? I have no idea what to do about it apart from maybe hypnotism!

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Skyler · 05/01/2007 21:09

Oh gosh me too.
I had an interview once and I was doing well with my answers but knew I was bright red and blotchy. One of the interviewers asked my if I had a medical problem it was that bad. I cooly explained that no it was just something that unfortunately happened when I was under pressure and carried on. I got the job. It has got better as I have got older and more confident but I still go red very easily if I have to speak at a meeting or something. I am much better on the phone. Sorry no advice, I just keep smiling as though I don't care.... I do sympathise...

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zephyrcat · 05/01/2007 21:11

lol I'm not stalking you Kitty, promise!! I get this too and I hate it. I can't talk to anyone without looking like a silly little girl! I go red at anything, ilke you, even the smallest thing and I'm off. It's embarrassing, which then makes it worse!

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gingerninja · 05/01/2007 21:14

I guess it's one of those conditions that you're more conscious of if you have it than those around you. Shame it causes you so much upset. If it's any consolation (which I know it won't be) I doubt anyone thinks anything of it. In fact (without sounding patronising) it's endearing as it indicates that you're sensitive. Hope you find something to make you feel better about it soon.

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