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I have a confession. I am a major blusher.
It’s plagued me for as long as I can remember, and I hate it! Nothing is worse to me than feeling that rush of blood to my face, only to realize that my emotions (nervousness, anxiety, etc.) are on display for everyone to see. I’ve read all the things on the internet about how to stop blushing. Yeah, they don’t work for me. I am a major blusher, remember? Not one of those “add some color to your cheeks” cute blushers. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to roll with it… sort of.
However––enter the wedding.
I’m really looking forward to the wedding. But the cameras, video cameras, guests, and microphones… they’re all a little scary to me. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not I am going to blush when I’m sharing those special words with Mr. Fro Yo.
So what’s a girl to do? Well, I learned about this prescription medication that performers take before they go on stage to calm their nerves and to prevent stage fright. Now you might be thinking, ‘woah Miss Fro Yo, that’s a little extreme,’ but honestly I don’t know what I would do without it! I call it my anti-blushing medication and I currently use it when I have to give major presentations at work. It definitely works for me. For those of you that aren’t blushers, you probably didn’t even realize what a big deal blushing is, and I can only speak for myself, but to me it’s a huge deal. Now with my trusty stage fright fighting prescription, that’s one less thing I have to worry about on my wedding day.
Phew! Are you anxious about any physical traits of yours on your wedding day?
I’m in the same boat but I never knew there was anything that could be done about it. Every interview I’ve ever gone on, every presentation, I get a whole red face - I wish it was just my cheeks that blushed. I am for sure going to look into this! I was mainly worried about doing a goofy smile all day long and had never considered blushing - but now that I think about it it’s a legit concern. Great post!
I don’t blush, but my ears get really hot and turn brigt red if I feel threatened or really embarresed (sometimes it happens for no reason, too– ehhh). I almost always wear my hair up at work, so on big days (reviews or presentations) I wear it down!
For my wedding, I’m definately going to do something like a loose half up style to cover up/distract from the potential, dreaded, RED EAR!
I have the exact same problem! But I never knew there was a prescription that helped with that. Would you PM me the name of it, so I can look into it? My plan so far had just been makeup + Clinique’s Redness Reduction line.
I can be a blusher too. If it’s anxiety, there’s an all natural thing called rescue remedy- I saw it to help dogs with separation anxiety, but saw it’s for humans, it’s just safe for dogs. I’m not sure how it will do for blushing, but it’ll help with anxiety! I even use it sometimes 
Got the same problem as you. I really hate it when I blush even with the simplest conversation. And I even get redder as soon as I know that they are looking at me because I am literally turning red. Great that you are going to take some meds just to stop yourself from getting red. Enjoy your day!
I’m also a bigger blusher and it’s the worst thing at work. Makes me feel like an insecure child.
I never knew there was a script for it!
I have the same problem. I was worried about it for my wedding but with everything going on and with all the excitement you completely forget and I had no blushing! I am curious to know what the prescription is though? I have never heard of such a thing!
I’m glad I’m not alone in this, I thought I would write this and everyone would think I was crazy!
@Mojito: Just sent you a message
I’m a blusher. I never really knew it until my freshman year of college when I became friends with a group of guys who, once they figured it out, looooooved to make me blush (Mr Spin was a member of that group ^_^). I don’t worry about it too much, honestly, but I’m looking into redness reducing makeup too.
I am a FLUSHER! My cheeks get red when I get anxious/nervous/stressed, but so does my entire chest!!! BAD!!! Luckily I have an entire year to get this under control, but I have no idea how to fix it. Dermatologist here I come!
me, too! even my neck blushes. not attractive! what is this medication??
I used to have this all through highschool… was so embarassing. I would even blush when I WASN’T nervous just because I was ANTICIPATING blushing and was embarassed about it. It was a bad cycle. I think for me it was more of an emotional/self confidence thing and less of a physical thing, over the years as I’ve aged my self confidence has improved and I’ve become more comfortable in my own skin. One think taht really helped for me was taking a kickboxing course - it made me feel stronger, more assertive… kind of hard to explain but I felt like I could put myself “out there” without feeling like I needed to shirk (is that a word?), I could just be me and be confident. I still occasionally blush like crazy when I am caught off guard and someone asks me something I wasn’t prepared to answer, or when I run into certain kinds of people (you know, the ones that come right into your cubicle and ask you semi-personal questions or take a great interest in you, and you’d prefer the attention wasn’t on you) , but it’s a lot better than it was 10 years ago. Hopefully you’ll “outgrow” it a bit as well too. 
I’ve heard of these things–I want to try them b/c I get major anxiety anytime I have to give a speech!
The prescription I take is a beta blocker called propranolol. Not saying it’s for everyone, and definitely ask your doctor about it, but seriously, it’s a lifesaver for me. Mr. Fro Yo will even ask me if I my anti-blushing meds before I leave for work on days he knows I have big presentations.
@steph:oh yeah that anticipation of the blushing is enough to make me blush too!
I feel your pain! And there’s nothing like someone saying “Aww, you’re blushing” to make it EVEN WORSE! Thank you for the tip on the medication. Does it affect your mood at all or is it purely skin-related?
I hate how I blush when I don’t even know it! And when I think I’m blushing (that blood rushing sensation), I’m not. UGH. And I’m definitely not one of those girls who gets all cute and flushed - it’s the same when I work out, I just get red. ick. That’s awesome that you found something to take care of it!
Oh my gosh, me too! Like red from the neck up. I can usually feel it coming on to and there is nothing I can do to stop it. It even happens when I get nervous about doing something small, like asking my boss a simple question. It is terrible!
I had no idea there was a prescription. Miss FroYo, do you take one and it works the whole day? Or does it only last a few hours and you need to take it right before?
i didn’t know there was medication for that! wow. the things you learn.
i’m not particularly nervous. i tend to shine in the spotlight and even when i blush, my skin tone’s a bit darker so it just looks rosy.
Oh my gosh! I hadn’t thought of this, but definatley will need some form of Beta blocker. I get red on my cheeks, and then get SPLOTCHES on my chest. Not great for photos that I’ll be paying big bucks for!
Miss Mouse do you know if its ok to consume alcohol after taking a Beta blocker?
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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt, Dallas Age and Occupation: 28, Special Projects Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Equity Trader Engagement Date: March 19, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Marie Gabrielle, Dallas About Me: I was born and raised in Texas, and have lived in several of the cities across the state, but I currently reside in Austin. I went to college in Boston and have a special place in my heart for the Northeast. I love reading, shopping, wine, reuniting with college friends that are scattered across the country, reality TV, trying out new recipes, and attempting all the DIY projects that come along with wedding planning. I'm a "bleeding heart, save the world type" and thankfully my job allows me to work on legislation and policy to help out those in need. I met Mr. Frozen Yogurt in a bar, though he doesn't even drink! And now we are planning a modern yet vintage wedding in Dallas while dealing with the trials and tribulations of first time homeownership.
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