I have extreme anxiety having to call people- even worse than the anxiety I have talking to people in person. The anxiety is more severe when the person is someone that I don't know. All of my life I have had other people call doctor's offices and other professional places for me, but ever since I've turned 18 (I am now 20), I have had to "grow up" and call people on my own, which is very difficult for me. I barely call anyone unless I absolutely have to.

Have you tried any strategies to help with the anxiety? I haven't had much luck finding a solution. The only thing that has helped a bit is starting to chat on the phone with my boyfriend. Talking with him on the phone helped decrease the anxiety a bit.