Hello! Ever since I was 12 years old, I’ve suffered from a medical condition that causes chronic facial blushing and erythrophobia. Basically, I am not able to control my blushing. It’s normal to get a little red when someone is embarrassed, or because someone is irritated. But, in my case, I can’t control it. I get red when someone simply looks at me, when I talk, when my teacher simply mentions my name, etc. I’ve fasted and prayed for the Lord to cure me because this condition has made me very shy. I can’t even go out on a date. I’m afraid I’m going to end up alone. My condition is so problematic that I’ve even developed a genuine phobia. I’ve gone to psychologists, psychiatrists, and I’ve taken medicine. I was even going to have an operation, but my Bishop told me that perhaps it would be best to think twice. What can I do, brothers and sisters? 🙁
One Response to “I can’t stop blushing! Please help me…”
Luciano Santana
2013-01-27 11:34:47
Hi sister. I'm happy you posted your question here. I too suffer from a health condition that has in the past been very visible. I'm grateful my condition is currently well controlled, but my past experience does help me understand how socially challenging visible medical conditions can be. I sympathize with you, sister.
I'm happy you've sought out help from psychologists, doctors, and your bishop. Continue to seek their support, sister. The social anxiety you're experiencing can be very troubling. God bless you during this challenging time.
It sometimes helps me to remember that people would not spend so much time worrying about other's opinions of them if they realized that others rarely think about them at all. People like us with visible medical conditions sometimes tend to think that everyone notices out symptoms. The truth is, though, that lots of people don't even notice, and those that do notice often don't care and don't think any less of us.
Honestly, sister, I wouldn't think any less of a person who had a medical condition like yours. It just wouldn't matter to me. And anyone who does care about so trivial a thing probably doesn't deserve your friendship anyway. Children and adolescents might judge another because of physical differences, but mature adults generally do not.
I hope this answer helps. Know that God loves you dearly. He knows your pain and wants you to place your burdens on His shoulders.
I'm happy you've sought out help from psychologists, doctors, and your bishop. Continue to seek their support, sister. The social anxiety you're experiencing can be very troubling. God bless you during this challenging time.
It sometimes helps me to remember that people would not spend so much time worrying about other's opinions of them if they realized that others rarely think about them at all. People like us with visible medical conditions sometimes tend to think that everyone notices out symptoms. The truth is, though, that lots of people don't even notice, and those that do notice often don't care and don't think any less of us.
Honestly, sister, I wouldn't think any less of a person who had a medical condition like yours. It just wouldn't matter to me. And anyone who does care about so trivial a thing probably doesn't deserve your friendship anyway. Children and adolescents might judge another because of physical differences, but mature adults generally do not.
I hope this answer helps. Know that God loves you dearly. He knows your pain and wants you to place your burdens on His shoulders.