Ways to get help There are a number of avenues available for gaining help with problem blushing. Many erythrophobia sufferers are able to gain help and support via their GP who may prescribe anti-anxiety medications or refer you on for cognative behavioural therapy which has, to date, been documented as the most successful means of treating social anxiety and can be of considerable help with the specific problem of blushing.

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Sometimes you may be referred on to a specialist mental health team or department within the NHS via which you can receive various support services and therapies. Alternatively you can contact your local mental health centre(s) where you should be able to gain further advice and support, contact details for which you can find in your local yellow pages under ‘social services’ or ‘health authority’ or citizens advice bureau. There is also a surgical procedure available on the NHS in Britain called Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathicotomy which is mainly aimed at treating the related medical condition of severe facial blushing known as Idiopathic Craniofacial Erythema but is also an option that some blushing phobics choose to take in order to deal with their debilitating fear of blushing. You may be able to receive private treatments and therapies by becoming a member of a mental health organisation such as the National Phobics Society through which which you can receive various therapies ranging from established psychological treatments such as CBT to more holistic approaches such as Reiki, Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Spiritual Healing, Acupuncture etc that some sufferers find helpful. There are a lot of very useful self-help books and products available in book shops and new-age shops ranging from those dealing with CBT and anxiety management techniques to hypnotherapy and relaxation strategies and complimentary approaches for tackling stress and anxiety. You may also be interested in joining a local support group, where you can discuss your problems with fellow sufferers and possibly join in some form of group therapy. See our‘local groups’ section on the main homepage along with our SA-UK - Meetings & Groups discussion board for details of any groups in your area.

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