tertiary · Embarrassment

Flushed

Part of the Shame & Guilt Wheel

What is Flushed?

The heat of being seen. A physical, involuntary response to social exposure.

When you might feel flushed

Flushed is a specific form of exposed, which itself is a type of embarrassment. You might experience this feeling in situations where embarrassment is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define flushed.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Related Emotions

Caught-Out

Seen doing something you didn't want seen. The gap between who you project and w...

Awkward

Social stumble. You said or did the wrong thing and everyone noticed....

Hyper-Aware

Every action feels observed and evaluated. The spotlight is on, even if it isn't...

Under the Microscope

Feeling that others are examining and judging you in real time....

Out-Of-Place

You don't belong in this space or moment. Discomfort at your own presence....

Want-To-Disappear

The social exposure is so intense you'd rather not exist in this moment....

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