I'm afraid of talking to people on the phone

I hate answering the phone and I never do unless I'm the only one home. But what I hate most is ringing other people. I like get really anxious before and have to write the entire script down. I don't know why. But I just get really nervous.

Is anyone else like this?

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  • elasticband

    I am the same, I have never been able to ease my anxiety towards phones. I have to plan what I'm going to say beforehand. It's even hard to call family members or ordering food.

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  • gypsywoman

    I'm the same way...I always have to plan what I will say before I call. It's really strange since I have no problem talking to people in person. No idea where it comes from...

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  • intellectuallychallengedmaybe

    awwww. its okay. many people dont like being stuck on the phone anyway.

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  • Vyzr

    I dont like phones either. Calling people makes me nervous, so i keep the conversation away from the phone so no one will ask if they wanted to and if they do i say i dont have one.

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  • missmeow

    I used to be the same way. I hated awkward silences on the phone the most but I've gotten alot better at keeping conversations up so it doesn't bug me as much anymore

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  • OnTheRie

    I can relate, however for me it's to with my lack of self esteem. i'm scared i'm going to F up, even when i think and convince myself "how hard can it be?"

    I always try and convince myself when it comes to doing things that i don't want to do with this saying:

    " do the things that require strenght and muscle, and strength and muscle will follow"

    metophorically speaking of course.

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  • GreenStranger

    I kinda like answering phones, I like to hear what the other person is saying, I give the minimal answer and listen to people reactions. People get the impression that I am annoyed. lol

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  • Mikeyburger1

    I cant stand that, your like me, i think its because u dont know who your talking to or what ur dealing with - thats normal :)

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