Facial flushing due to anxiety and stress?
September 30th, 2009 | by Michael |
Tigg3cool asked:
I have alot of anxiety and stress in my life, and since a particularly stressful move about 2 months ago, I have had uncontrollable ****** flushing where my whole face will flush particularly in a situation where something interests me such as say reading Yahoo answers even but alcohol and alot of other stuff can set it off also. Should I go to a psychiatrist, maybe Paxil or something will help or if anyone has any other advice?
MOISES
I have alot of anxiety and stress in my life, and since a particularly stressful move about 2 months ago, I have had uncontrollable ****** flushing where my whole face will flush particularly in a situation where something interests me such as say reading Yahoo answers even but alcohol and alot of other stuff can set it off also. Should I go to a psychiatrist, maybe Paxil or something will help or if anyone has any other advice?
MOISES
6 Responses to “Facial flushing due to anxiety and stress?”
By SAK on Sep 30, 2009 | Reply
First, please see a Dr., to rule out any physical health problems. Next, see about a counselor, or ask the Dr. for some kind of medication-for anxiety.
Counselor will help for you to see a different point of view, and be able to voice your concerns, etc. to.
I wish you the best. Take care.
By Dana A on Oct 3, 2009 | Reply
I think you might try some stress reduction and anxiety control practices, such as meditation, self-hypnosis, biofeedback. I don’t think you should rush into medications. I do think you should try some counseling. I agree with the person who says you should rule out physical things with a doctor first.
Dana (M.S. Counseling)
By TRACY B on Oct 6, 2009 | Reply
i had the same problem, i started drinkin apple cider vinigar 2 times a day , 2 teaspoons in water, and all the red in my face is gone noticed in 3 days it started working, try it it is cheap enough
By Mooniya on Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Here are some non-pill solutions that helped me:
1. Take long, deep breaths. It slows the heart beat. I used to feel a warmth throughout my whole body, this is normal.
2. Drink Orange Blossom (very hot) or Valeriane herbal tea. It helps relax before you go to bed.
3. Take a hot bath. It knocks me right out.
4. Listen to self-hypnosis tape. It saved me from insanity many times. It is called “Relieves Stress and Anxiety” and you can find it at
When I had surgery last year I panicked again because I had weird reactions to pain killers and I listened to it about 4 times a day. I was glad I still had it after 15 years !!!
5. Get into meditation and yoga classes. You will learn A LOT of relaxation techniques. Or you can get a book on it.
6. Self-help classes would also help. Panick attacks are the result of repressed emotions and I am pretty sure if you dig inside yourself you will find stuff that will amaze you.
My panick attacks were the result of me, as a child, not knowing in which kind of a mood my alcoholic dad would be when he got home.
7. As weird as it sounds, stay away from refined sugar and coffee.
8. Stay away from negative people.
9. Do physical exercise. It stimulates the endorphins in your brain, endorphins are the pleasure hormone that are released when you exercise, listen to music or do pleasant activities.
10. Find your passion. Me, it was martial arts. It kept me busy enough to stop worrying. Life is much better when you are working towards a goals that you have at heart.
By willie. on Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
well thank god i am not the only one
By cole on Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
I used the Midwest Centers Program for stress and anxiety, and I’m now recovered, check out there website..I think it’s If not just google Midwest Center for stress and anxiety. The program worked wonders for me! It’s about $400, but you can make payments and I think they have a free trail online. Check it out! It has changed my life in a huge way! Oh, I have also set up a profile on Myspace to help other people with anxiety, if your on myspace feel free to check it out or add me! Good Luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!