I started taking citalopram about 6 month ago (stopped abruptly few days ago -silly mistake-resumed now) i went to Doctors after about 25 year of going red for no reason, stranger asking me directions, people wanting my opinion, When i tried to talk to my first husband he just thought I fancied every man (and woman) and thats why I blushed, over the tears I withdrew my self, stopped me progressing at work etc and anxiety built up......does any other person, whos known for normally being confident have the same problem ☺️☺️
I was like this..doctor put me on diazepam that's 44 years ago ..don't go down that route ..although blushing is anxiety based.
Maybe the cit will calm you down ...if it doesn't ask the doctor for a different SSRI that targets anxiety
I feel for you ..it's had a massive effect on my life..as you get older these things become less important ...but when you are young it's the end of the world
Yes I too have done this since I was very young, couldn't even look at people without furiously blushing!
I have always been an anxious person despite being outgoing and bubbly.
As for your first husband.. hmmm yes..he obviously had some insecurity issues... so don't dwell on anything he's said to you in the past!
Its just an anxiety symptom... one of oh so many..sigh!
The only thing I use is pretending its not happening... sometimes people will ask me if I'm sun burnt.. so I just go with it and say I had been working outside etc...over the years I've realized that I don't really care what people think of me...only my nearest and dearest!
I hope citalopram is helping you!
Love the name by the way...my dad calls me looby lou.
Best of luck...you are not alone!
Hi Laura, yep its annoying but im not sure if the tablets have helped or Im thinking they are helping either way its definately subsided. Yep my ex husband was wrong and didnt undetstand hence why he is now an ex. Ive just started on this forum and its the first name what popped into my head ☺️My aim is to stand up and do a public speech without blushing, feeling hot and cold, panicing......i will get there!
Hope the medication helps you too x