Thread: Phone phobia!
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Old Sep 23, 2013, 12:42 AM
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My problem is that I isolate myself. It are the phone calls from the outside to me I get anxious about. Especially if I am not expecting a call. I feel in control if I phone someone. I only expect one or two social calls out. The rest of my calls out are not social calls and I find them more stressful than social calls.

So, for me, I need a sense of control to help me reduce the anxiety. I am already on propranolol for something else, so that may help too.

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Originally Posted by Pierro View Post
I think I have a phone phobia. Is there such a thing. Don't get me wrong, I love my phone and would not be without it but I always have a meltdown when it rings and I very rarely answer it. What is that all about. Texting is fine. Maybe it's the talking that bothers me. Is there anybody like me out there? I would love to hear your take on it. Many thanks.
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Last edited by optimize990h; Sep 23, 2013 at 12:45 AM. Reason: clarity
Thanks for this!
Pierro