How to stop blushing in awkward situations...?

Question

I blush often in social situations.

I.E. A guy that likes me is constantly flirting with me. I don't like him.. but whenever he says something that makes me feel a bit awkward I blush! It's embarrassing and most likely makes him and other guys think I like him... but it's something beyond my control. I try to not think about blushing, but I still feel my face getting hot and then there's that dreaded 'You're blushing!/ You're so red' comment.
It's beginning to bother me A LOT.

I've read about a surgery that can be done but I'd rather not do something so drastic. After all, blushing is natural. But at this rate, I feel like it'll eventually lower my self-esteem. Could I have a social anxiety disorder?

Help?

Someone told me that if I silently ordered myself to blush in these situations, I would stop doing it.... Any truth to this?

Any advice is very much appreciated.

Answer 1

The more you try not to blush, the worse it becomes. I don't know about " the order ", but if you comment on it, like " there I go again ", or something like that, with time, you'd be able to control it. Personally, I think that a woman who blushes is completely adorable and irresistible!. Good luck.

Answer 2

If you are a natural person you should try cognitive behavioral therapy. It was the only thing that has helped me with my horrible health anxiety. Read here https://tr.im/RTYvk

Your thinking determines your quality of life. Your thinking is what causes you these feelings:

Anxious, fearful, stressed or depressed
Constantly worried, or angry about something that is happening in your life
Struggling to overcome obsessive and negative thoughts.

If you change your thinking, you will change your life. This is the basic idea behind CBT for anxiety. The Cognitive part is where you learn nee methods and ways to change your same old habits and thinking patterns. If you keep thinking and expecting the worst – You will continue to suffer.

Answer 3

hahaha oh man i know how ya feel, like even the slightest thing and my face is bright red... you can't stop blushing you just have to learn to deal D: unfortunately lol glad to know im not the only one though