I have a terrible anxiety when it comes to phones.
No, I don't mean using social media or texting but rather calling over the phone. I have a crippling anxiety when people would ask me to call someone. I don't know why but it makes my stomach feel funny and tingly. Even if it was only to call my mother, I'd just get really anxious over it. One time, my mother asked me to call hotel services to order for our food and I was just really panicking that she got mad at me and made the order herself. Does anybody get me on this level?
@xAlwaysHerex
I definitely understand how that feels! My anxiety gets so bad when I talk on the phone, I start to stutter. I also get really panicky with different accents and I have to higher the phone's volume really loud, so I can hear them. My anxiety practically makes me deaf, not sure why. I absolutely hate talking on the phone and avoid it as much as I can 
@TrueArrow
Yesss! Before I have to make a call, I would play and memorize ehat I have to say over and over again on my mind
@TrueArrow
can relate to the "deafness" - it's like the anxiety cripples or distracts you away from getting the whole message! Lots of practice really helps you! I rehearse a lot too and it helps so much!
Hi, I'm the same! Get so nervous on the phone. It doesn't matter if I'm phoning a friend or a stranger or if they have phoned me. It's something i'm trying to work on but it's so awkward! The worst part is the guilt and inadequecy after a failed phone call. *sighs* I'll tackle it at some point, I imagine!
Jess x
@xAlwaysHerex
Yes, I'm the same way! I rarely pick up the phone, and never call anyone - just text/e-mail for me.
I'm relate to this so much. I always avoid phone calls. The only person I'll answer to really is my boss because I have to. I feel like when I'm on the phone I get so anxious that I can't even really listen to or take in whatever the other person is saying.
@airreeekuh
Totally! Calling people is *really* hard, especially with social anxiety. Even ordering a pizza can be difficult.
I need to make a call to a place I have never ever spoken to before to make an appointment to see them today... I absolutley need to do it, but yeah... Bit of struggle atm. Wish me luck!
I suffer from the exact same phobia and I can't tell you how amazing it feels to read your posts and realize that I'm not alone! Thank you all for sharing!
@airreeekuh
I hope you can all gain some comfort knowing that you are not alone in struggling with phone calls <3 The most important thing is that you recognise when you've tried and are proud of yourselves :)