Blushing is driving me mad!!

[lisam]

Hi everyone,

I am new here, but just need advice from people who know exactly how I feel. I'm usually a happy person, but I go through phases of having bad anxiety.

I have just started a new job, so obviously I am a bit nervous about all these new faces, but I am finding it so hard to have conversations with people, I hate talking about myself and get so embarrassed if people ask me questions etc. I have a major problem with blushing also which really isn't helpful! I have so far avoided the staff room at lunch times and will probably avoid any social outings.

It's starting to really get me down now, I went to my doctor who prescribed 40mg propanolol which has helped slightly, but not enough! Does anybody recommend anything else? Also has anyone tried hypnotherapy or CBT? x

 

[hardy]

Hello Lisam,

I have similar problems...i do meditation and it does help. I am more aware and present to the situations of life.Have a long way to go though. Having an accepting attitude towards one's anxiety and loving yourself even though you are quiet and anxious might be really helpful. No one will love you enough as much as you yourself can.

Someone here in another forum has written his story about how people at his office liked him for being quiet and kind.He had no idea about this until a moral boosting session at his office. Nothing wrong in being quiet and minding your own business. It's a trait that is not found commonly.

If your anxiety is too worse, may be taking medicine is not such a bad idea. But there are things like your attitude towards anxiety or your quietness is in your hands...i try to forget what others think and be at ease with my anxieties. Easier said than done...but mindfulness meditation does help me.

My tolerance to anxiety increased with vipassana(mindfulness of breath or body sensation as taught by Buddha) meditation

Wishing you happiness.