I had sent some very positive posts on here last year. I was taking efexor and my blushing and subsequent panic attacks were under control. I had hypnotherpy which made me feel positive and less self aware and self focussed. I was suffering terribly with hangovers (no matter how much I'd drunk) with my medication so came off it at Xmas. My blushing is out of control again! I dont know what to do. I'm beginning to think its a part of me and i could handle it if only i didn't blush at the workst of times. I have to avoid eye contact with people to stop the blushing. This cannot go on in my job. I think i have to take my medication again. i have several packets left so might just start myself off slowly.
it is so depressing. The blushing etc gets me really down. I was told by my GP the other week when i went for something else and brought up the blushing (it has since become more of a problem) that I was atttractive and shouldn't worry. GOD!!!! This does not help. i know I am not ugly and am reasonably attratice but does this stop the self consciousness and blushing - i dont think so !!!
I also think that hypnotherapy is great but only while you're having it. I dealt with a number of issues and felt very positive about things but soon after I've messed up. I've come to the conclusion that only medication is going to stop my blushing and panics. i'm going through a tough training process at work and once that is over I may settle a bit.
Some questions:
Is it okay to go back on my effexor (rather avoid going back to doctor. Just tell them I've gone back on it. it was my choice coming off anyway)??
Will I go through that horrible process again despite only being off it for 3 weeks?
Do you think i am more suited to a different medication that wont make me ill if i have a drink?
thank you for being there!!