phobia

[kazatasupa]

I wonder why I'm afraid of calling people, but not afraid of answering the phone. I also have a difficult time talking to people when I call them, but not when I am called. Is it because I am making an effort to reach out, but am terrified of rejection?

I've always known that I hated calling people, but it just occurred to me that my phobia is strange (aren't all phobias?). I even suffer anxiety when calling my parents.

Weird.

Comments

[marekind.livejournal.com]

yea, i've got the same fear. i get really nervous before i call almost anyone -- it's that whole tingling stomach nervousness that only goes away with deep breaths -- and i find myself pacing back and forth past the phone for up to 30+ minutes before i work up the courage to place the call. (it is easier to call some people than others, but still difficult with almost everyone.)

There was once a point where i had to pay my family to make phone calls for me: "hey T, i'll give ya five bucks if you'll order the pizza for me." Felt pathetic.

Take care.