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Posted 3/30/2016 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
How do I begin? For the past 8 years almost I have experienced these red, hot blotchy rashes on my skin (chest, neck, face) pretty much everyday. As time has passed I have been more aware and self conscious about them. I know no one that gets rashes the way I do. They mostly appear when I'm hot, nervous, mad, upset and stressed in public. It really is an uncontrollable and strange feeling. It effects my life and makes me miserable. Down to the way I dress ( I don't wear low cut tops) to simple going out plans with friends and family. I am a very private person so whenever I get uncomfortable these flare ups occur. Its holding me back in life and I have no one to talk to about this and who understands me. I have done research online but hasn't helped much. I've asked my doctor and I also been to a Dermatologist and Allergist (I have bad allergies) and no one has really thought of it as a big deal. I feel so helpless over it. It has increased my anxiety and social anxiety so much in a few short years and I don't know what to do? Someone please help me, I am desperate!
Posted 3/30/2016 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of this issue and how it is affecting you.:( I understand, as I experienced the same thing when I was younger.

Emotional/anxiety flushing is not unusual, and happens when one is upset, nervous, anxious ect...

I eventually grew out of this issue, but remember it being an embarrassing issue at the time, since I was young, and fair...and it was so obvious!

I also wore high necked shirts and used scarves when possible...

...but I am a dancer, so auditions and performances were rough of course! (hard to hide much in a leotard!)

I think your best chance of dealing with this issue is to treat the anxiety with self help.

Lowering your overall stress levels will help to reduce your symptoms.

Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel. ..and the physical manifestations of anxiety.:)

Best wishes and post with us anytime!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/30/2016 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much I appreciate your response and your concern.
Posted 3/30/2016 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
Hi ,
I tend to have rashes which have burning sensation and appear as welts on my hands and face.Just like you it is uncomfortable and extremely painful.I tend to be alone and stay indoors as extreme cold and heat can cause it too for me,even spicy food can trigger it.

I have extreme allergies,sinus,anxiety and depression.Also when I was diagnosed with auto immune disease lupus I could get them and my throat would close and I was in ER.
It was a scary experience.
Write down your symptoms and try to take pictures of your rash,when you go to allergy doc or dermatologist ,it will help them diagnose you.
Sometimes extreme food allergies can cause it too.For me too much caffeine can trigger me into panic .
I can relate to you and understand it tough ,but plz don't feel alone.
Feel free to ask questions and post here.

Also docs might give you a course of planquenil if you get heated rash and not everyone who has rash can have auto immune,so I do not want you to be scared.we are all different.
Good luck!!
Posted 3/30/2016 8:43 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us as we do understand what you are going through and are here to listen and support you.

Sorry to hear you are dealing with these symptoms I to get rashes when I am stressed and it's usually a sign my anxiety is high try to avoid googling your symptoms as that can increase your anxiety.

The good news is lots can be done to help reduce anxiety so take a look at our resources for some useful links to self help and I think you will find that if you lower your anxiety/stress levels your rashes will improve and hopefully disappear.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
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