why do people blush, or "turn red" when embarrassed?
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Read this.\nhttp://ask.yahoo.com/20040113.html
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Its basically when you have to much stress on your hands an you freak out. Its nothing to be ashamed of but when someone have one they need there space an help to get through it. They may not exactly know what is going on at that point of time. An they may be confused in their role in life.
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Any exertion that would cause you to be red in the face.  Somethimes the blood vessels are weak and they can just snap.  It is rarely anything to worry about, but you should see a doctor just in case.
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In very "human terms" this comes from the basic human reaction of "fight or flight". Whenever there is a situation that puts one "under pressure" whether it is giving a presentation at work or some guy is attacking you with a knife your body reacts to help defend yourself however necessary. When you get like this your heart races, you sweat to cool your body in case you have to work hard, your puples dialate so you can see everything, etc. Your body is protecting itself.\n Hope this helps. If you need claification let me know.
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<<<<<<Look, I'm blushing!
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Flush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually temporary and brought on by excitement, exercise, fever, or embarrassment. Flushing is an involuntary (uncontrollable) response of the nervous system leading to widening of the capillaries of the involved skin. Also referred to as a blush (or, as a verb, to blush). Flushing may also be caused by medications or other substances that cause widening of the capillaries, such as niacin. (2) Flush also means to wash out a wound or body area.\n\nI hope this helps...\n\nDon
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My sister gets that way. It's broken capillaries that cause the red dots. The pressure  or force of vomiting can break the capillaries in the face.
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Depends.  If you're a little shy, it's so cute but if you're so shy you can't go out in public it is a turn off.  The kind of shy where you blush a little but are still holding your own is perfect.
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It sound like you are depressed.  This is easily fixed with medicine.  Death is not the answer.  Talk to me and I will help if I can.  You and I do not know each other, so you do not have to worry about being embarrassed.  I can help or give you a direction to go for help.  Contact me at my email. just add @yahoo.com to my user name.  You have nothing to lose.
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Embarrassed? No. But nervous, Yes. Everybody gets nervous, just that some people aren't that obvious. Even an introvert may get nervous getting onto a stage in front of many people. What you need is to get used to speaking in front of large groups and learn to deal with it. There are lessons and classes on public speaking, they are even offered in high schools and colleges.
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lemme know if you find the answer....what's weird is that i don't get embarrassed but seem to turn red whenever i make people laugh....i don't get that....or if i ask a question in front of people...i love the attention but my face just turns red....i've never understood that...i could never be a standup comedian..i'd tell a great joke and just turn into a tomato...but i'm never embarrassed....\nwhat a dumb face..\n-nny
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Im sometimes embarrassed if anything cuz they come off pushy, I've experienced it myself from them : /
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Sounds like dermographism. This is physical form of chronic urticaria. Some people just get red from physical stimulation such as rubbing or light scratching, others get full blown wheals, and of course there is everything in between. Dermagraphism (AKA dermographia, dermatographia) literally means "skin writing." With severe cases, you can actually write a word on the patient's skin, and it appears in raised, red lettering.\n\nMore info, including pictures, at:\nhttp://dermnetnz.org/reactions/dermographism.html
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when you tried to hold it back, or either had extremely violent vomiting spells the muscles contracting in your face causes this, not to mention blood pressure in the head.  i have this happen to me also when i vomit, and it looks rough for a day or two, but youll be back to sexy in no time
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Capillaries are involved in the body's release of excess heat. During exercise your body and blood temperature rises. To help release this excess heat, the blood delivers the heat to the capillaries which then rapidly release it to the tissue. The result is that your skin takes on a flushed, red appearance. If you hold your hand, for example, under hot water, your hand will quickly turn red for the same reason. Your arm, however, is not likely to change color because it is not actually feeling an increase in temperature.\n\nSo, when your face gets red exercising, it means it is recieving lots of healthy blood flow, bringing nutrients to your skin and carrying away toxins.  I have no idea if these work, but I've heard taking pepcid AC and using asthma inhalers might help.  Talk to a dermatologist or doctor if you want to try to alleviate it.
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Dr Claire Weeks (author of "Peace From Nervous Suffering") says, "a blush is caused by the nerves controlling the blood vessels in our face and neck becoming so startled by emotion - fear, anger, shame - that they suddenly release their grip and blood floods into the vessels." Trying NOT to blush makes it that much worse!
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I have pretty much the same thing. I have very fair skin and my face gets red and blotchy when I am over heated, upset or laughing. I've just learned to live with it. IT is part of who I am. When I want to go out and look nice, I put on makeup, I makesure to buy the good stuff. And then I try not to worry about it or let it ruin my day.\n\nI have found that very few people care or notice, and if they are really shallow and rude enough to point it out, I don't want to have anything to do with them anyhow.