Until about 6 months ago I had extreme phone phobia. Even if it was family or I recognizd the number I could not answer for I assumed it must be something bad. Usually it was the thought something catastrophic had happened to my children, otherwise it was fear it would be about an issue with my finances.

What changed is that I worked on catasrophic thinking with my therapist (CBT) and was prescribed an anti-obsessive. Oh, I'm still in a panic when it rings but I realize now I can't put things off. I still have problems with unknown numbers though. At times my fear will get a hold of me and I have to let it go to voicemail. I'm apprehensive about listening to the message(s) but at least no longer delete them without listening. I guess what I am trying to say is that fear still exists but I am able to get control over myself.