I blush even though i'm not embarrassed?!?

Question

OK, you make think this is pathetic.. but if someone says something mean or on a personal subject. I blush! Even though i'm not that embarrassed.

I can feel it all over my upper arms and neck and face.

Why does it do that? Like i'm minimally embarrassed but not THAT embarrased.

1) Why does this happen?

2) How can i stop it?

Answer 1

that happens to me too! i hate it.  i have no idea why though

Answer 2

Thats just blood rushing to the surface of the skin. It gives off a red appearance.  

Answer 3

Different people have different levels of emotion that will trigger blushing. A low level of embarrassment is enough to get your blood rushing to the surface of your skin - it's the adrenaline rush that makes your blood vessels dilate.

There's not much you can do about it, short of undergoing endothoracic sympathectomy; a surgery that limits the nerves that activate this blood flow. However, just as a side-note, it's well-known that blushing is instinctively attractive to the opposite s*x. They like it, and I think you should learn to, as well. I personally think that blushing is very sweet! Good luck =)