dont like to talk over phone

Hello,
I had depression,mood disorder and social anxiety 3 years back,Now its ok,.Now I have no problems in meeting person eye to eye ,but i really dislike to talk to people over phone and i get anxious only when trying to call.I usually plan on calling someone but i always procrastrinate .Is this related to social anxiety?Have anybody here have this problem?
Thank You.

Hi stpsycho. I have this problem to, but I don't know if I have also social anxiety. Unfortunately the only suggestion that I can give is to try to call despite the anxiety...I know, it isn't a pleasant idea...but recently I had necessarly to call somewhere several times, and I was terrorized, but after a couple times it already became less scary, though it still was difficult...then, slowly, it almost wasn't scary anymore...almost But it's already something
Oh, and using relaxation music before helped to, and also planning and repeating to yourself what you have to say.

welcome to the site!

i hope you find the forum to be supportive and helpfull

i can't do the phone thing, at all. i can't even hold it in my hand without my entire body shaking

it has to be email for me (if not email, then nothing at all)

I have this exact same problem. I've been trying to overcome it for years.

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I dread phone calls, even with automated machines haha! I tend to pace around the house while on the phone, get jittery, and groan a bit as soon as the call is over. I have generalized anxiety but I have noticed many social situations that can be a trigger, like talking on the phone. Glad to hear you have overcome some personal hurdles! Maybe this too will pass

I used to avoid phone calls like hell, but learned how to deal with them. However, while is super easy for me to call a commercial number or make an appointment at the doctor, I get super anxious when I have to call or answer someone I know on the phone (besides very close people). You'll see me sighing, groaning and making faces of relief once it's over.

I wonder....I have generalized anxiety disorder, parnoid that everyone is talking about me or hates me.....and a few other things.

I hate talking on the phone too I like text. Makes me feel MUCH better

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Trick....actions first, emotions later. Don't get stuck in your mind...JUST DO IT

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Before I make a phone call I write down most of what I want to say in notes format then refer to my list when talking. Helps me a lot.

There is a reason texting and instant messaging were invented. I don't like phones - it is a species of self-conciousness and thinking the worst.

i have the same problem...
sucks..

sorry for the late reply,i made this account at midnight,forgot about it
and I am happy to say that today i have called someone that i was planning to call for two weeks ..hehehe

email is ok....but phone calls,im,text - anything that involve sudden reply from the other end .

Hi,
I too had this.My anxiety was so big that, as i feared that i was going to meet with an accident in a busy particular junction in road while driving.And if i had to drive in the afternoon i would be anxious from the morning,thinking only about it.I hope your case isnt as severe and it will be all right ,just dont think about it too much

that is a good thing,though i dont use for casual talks over phone.

I don't do casual talks over the phone.