The fear of blushing, or rather, erythrophobia, is a very common and acquired fear that accompanies chronic blushing. Excessive blushing with a fear of blushing should never confuse their fear with the original cause of blushing. A blushing problem usually arises because a person is dealing with unknown but treatable health issues and deep-seated insecurities. It can seem like a cruel joke when the fear of blushing becomes yet another cause of blushing, turning into something as debilitating as a phobia that disrupts daily life.

Erysipelas occurs when the blush expects to be ashamed of its color, is afraid of blushing in front of people and is afraid of what other people will think. This is a very painful phobia, as no one wants his or her emotions to be too transparent. People with chronic blushing feel like they’re walking around with a big sign on their forehead that says, “I’m nervous!” or “I’m ashamed!” An intense fear of blushing and fear of certain situations where people see their faces red are all part of developing Erythrobia. Other sub-phobias can appear…such as fears of certain people or places. This can be very destructive and your blush may start to feel depressing. If this is the case, try to avoid medications for depression or anxiety. Once your blushing problem is treated, these symptoms will go away as your self-confidence is restored.

When someone has a phobia of blushing, the actual blushing occurs in response to their anticipation and the blushing tends to send their body into a fight-or-flight state. The desire to stop blushing and the desire to escape all at once causes most people to tense up, hold their breath, or breathe shallowly. The shallow breathing of the brain indicates that this is a threat involving pain. This is why one of the best ways to overcome your blushing phobia is to start relaxing and breathing deeply during bouts of blushing. This will feel unnatural at first, but try to practice every chance you get. You may notice a difference within a few days.

This is only the first step. Shy phobia, or any phobia like that, is very intertwined in your personality – in your daily routine, your thoughts and perceptions. Blush is a manifestation of all your fears about blushing: how your skin looks in front of people, if it’s really noticeable, if people judge you, if your friends think you’re weird, etc. Blush can find the best relief through hypnosis. Daily and meditation, through which you will find that blushing is not something to be afraid of you will watch yourself begin to take control of it. Soon after all, your Blushing Phobia will disappear and you will start to look forward to social events, dates, meetings, etc.

One of the best things a blush with Erythrobia can do is join a forum, where others with social anxiety can discuss what they’re feeling. This helps reduce loneliness and shows that they are not alone.