Carrie Boyle

Sep 24, 2023 | counselling-directory.org.uk | Carrie Boyle

What causes blushing? Blushing can happen due to a variety of factors: alcohol, fever, spicy foods, hot drinks, menopause, strenuous exercise and medical conditions such as rosacea. However, considering it through the lens of shyness and social anxiety, blushing occurs by the triggering of our sympathetic nervous system, a complex network of nerves which activate our survival responses – commonly referred to as our ‘fight or flight’ response.

Jun 28, 2023 | sacmag.com | Carrie Boyle

Jun 12, 2023 | sacmag.com | Carrie Boyle