Erythrophobia - Fear of blushing

"the face causes the sufferer to escape from sight, contact or dialogue with other people. In addition, the person suffering from erythrophobia tends to implement various solutions to cope with the problem; these strategies end up, however, fueling the phobia rather than reducing it, creating a vicious circle. Typical behaviors of erythrophobia are, for example, avoiding crowded places or using precautions, such as covering your face with a handkerchief or always wearing sunglasses.

When it takes extreme forms, erythrophobia can have implications in terms of interaction with family, friends and co-workers, leading to isolation.

Like other phobic disorders, the exact triggers are not always easily identifiable.

Erythrophobia can be tackled with the most appropriate treatment for your case. The most effective interventions include antidepressant drugs and psychotherapy courses aimed at overcoming the fear of blushing.

The term "erythrophobia" derives from the "union of two Greek words -"erithros"(red) and"phobia"(fear), that is" fear of blushing ".

. The repetition of such phobic stimuli and / or the fear of being judged by others lead to erythrophobia.

The person with the disorder expresses discomfort or anxiety even at the possibility of developing this reaction in public. Thus a vicious circle develops, where erythrophobia, if not well managed, risks creating an anticipatory anxiety which in turn triggers the physiological response of the redness. In practice, the more the person thinks he is blushing, the more he blushes (Trying to control involuntary reactions ends up altering them.) The consequence is that relationships with family, friends and co-workers are progressively limited.

In severe cases, erythrophobia can cause physical symptoms and full blown panic attacks, with sweating, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath and nausea.