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wikiHow to Avoid Blushing

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Preventing Blushing in the Moment

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    Snap out of it by relaxing your body. When you blush, you can quickly help fade the redness by relaxing your muscles, particularly in your shoulders and neck. Try to let go of the tension that you are suddenly holding. and if you want to stop blushing it helps if you look at you fingers and count them then rubb your hands together to create friction this eases the pain.Keep your posture upright and your legs balanced.
    • In order to relax, try:
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Preventing Blushing Long-Term

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    • People who witness someone blush find the blusher to be more sympathetic, softening their social judgments of the person.[3] In this way, blushing may help build better social bonds.
    • Researchers believe that people who blush are better at relationships, reporting higher levels of monogamy and trustworthiness.[4][5]
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  • How can I stop blushing when people ask me questions?
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    Don't focus on the people looking at you, waiting for the answer. Focus on the question itself and what the answer may be, almost as if doing homework.
  • Is there a cure for blushing when the class looks at me?
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    Yes. When the class looks at you, just take slow, deep breaths and focus on the teacher. When you're feeling embarrassed, ask yourself, "why should I care what others think of me. I am unique and smart just the same." Have a sip of water to calm yourself and divert attention from anything else you've said or done.
  • How can I stop blushing around my crush?
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    Usually, If you like someone, you will blush and have little control over it. However, you can try focusing on what your crush says. If your crush tells you that you look amazing, smile and say thank you, focusing on the words and not the emotional meaning. You could even tell yourself that he might have said it to many girls before, which means it's not so special (that could well be true).
  • Why are only certain people prone to blushing?
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    Different levels of emotional affect, as well as density of capillaries and skin color and thickness in the face all influence how much people blush. Environmental conditions like temperature also are an influence.
  • How can I stop blushing when people ask me out?
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    There is absolutely nothing wrong about that! The person is putting you in a very emotionally difficult situation, depending whether you like them or not, and whether you doubt it was only a dare or genuine. Focus on that person and completely ignore the blush. It's a really hard task, but this way you can better handle the situation in front of you.
  • How do I stop my face from going red when I do public speaking?
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    If eye contact makes you blush, then focus on their foreheads or over there heads, and be confident, stay cool (temperature wise), and take deep breaths.
  • What can I do if I blush when I'm standing up for myself against bullies?
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    Take a deep breath and realize that you are doing nothing wrong, or embarrassing, and anyone else would do the same thing in your place.
  • What if I'm next to my crush and I start to blush?
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    Imagine that your crush is a close friend or a stranger. This will make them seem less intimidating and you will feel more relaxed around them. You can also focus on the things around you, as this may distract you and cause your face to return to its normal color.
  • How do I stop blushing completely?
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    It is impossible to stop blushing completely. Everyone does it. It's probably not even as noticeable as you think it is.
  • Are there any medications to stop the blushing?
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    My doctor has prescribed me propranolol to help ease my anxiety and severe physical reaction to public speaking. It's a blood pressure medication, and actually does help minimize my blushing. Since starting the med, I have noticed a change when I speak publicly.
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  • Breathe deeply. It helps prevent and disperse blushing.
  • Try to cough every time you blush.
  • Think of something funny.
  • Lose some clothing and wear natural fibers to keep your body cooler. Before a "situation" occurs remove your jackets and jerseys to cool your body. And realize the other person is also human and also gets nervous but is just better at hiding it.
  • Relax. Blushing is natural, there's nothing wrong with it! If someone in specific makes you blush, try to feel angry at them for making you blush. It should get your mind off of whatever thing they did or said that made you blush.
  • Hold a cold water bottle, it will help keep you cool.
  • If possible, close your eyes and pretend you are alone for a moment, relax and take in a deep breath. Slowly release it through your nose while keeping your eyes closed.
  • Avoid making eye contact with people that you know would laugh when you blush.
  • Take a deep breath, in and out. Focus on something else. Study the room you're in or at least count to ten.



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