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I am sorry that your feelings were hurt also. I can relate. I have a phoblia of Ocean Water. I love to look at it and I actually think its one of the most peaceful things on earth but I can not go near it. It freaks me out totally. Just talking about it makes me cringe. I have other phobia as well but Ocean Water is one of my biggest.
I also have alot of anxiety and I would describe it as a semi phobia of driving. A few months back I had a hard time driving. I actually couldnt drive I was a passenger but I personally could not get behind the wheel. I was afraid. I can drive now but I still get very panicked in traffic. I hate pulling up to the light and having cars behind me, to the side of me and in front of me. I feel boxed in and confined. Makes me feel like I cant breathe. I seriously thought of leaving my car and running away just to get out of the feeling of being trapped.
I totally understand. I do not thing your phobia of telephones is anything to laugh at. It's a real fear you have and no one should make you feel bad about it. I am sorry.