Anyone else hate making phone calls???

[hrh89]

For as long as I can remember I’ve always hated it. I hate not being able to read a situation like you would in a face to face conversation. I always stumble over my words or rush to say what I need to and get it wrong. Sometimes I get so anxious I don’t even hear what the person has said.

I need to make a call right now to my mobile provider and I’m working myself up about it. It’s so pathetic. Anyone else the same?

 

[bubbletea123]

Yes. I used to, especially in my early 20s. I had to write down what I wanted to say. Now I don't care. Nothing really changed though, I basically told myself I need to get over it as I am an adult that has to book appointments, have conversations, etc and some of them are on the phone. I do still plan on what I want to say though, but I don't write it down now. Lol.

 

[lexle]

Yes! I actually carried on paying a phone contract for a phone I didn’t use any more for like 4 months because I just couldn’t make the call. That was years ago and I’m much better now as I don’t live with my mum any more and have to make any phone calls myself I’ve found having some paper and a pen handy helps me, I write what I want to say beforehand and then I write down anything they say that I think I might forget or need later on

 

[Bitofthebubbly]

I’m terrible for this! Need to phone up an insurance company to cancel an automatic renewal (why can’t they just let me cancel it online??) and I know they’re going to try and get me to stay and ask me why I’m cancelling etc which I hate. It’s so ridiculous because I know once I’m on the phone speaking to someone it’ll be fine. It’s the thought of it to me that is worse than actually doing it.

 

[Annim]

I hate hate hate making phone calls!

 

[LittleMy]

Yes, I have terrible phone anxiety. I also have to write down what I’m going to say sometimes.

 

[lolarose1935]

I’m terrible for this! Need to phone up an insurance company to cancel an automatic renewal (why can’t they just let me cancel it online??) and I know they’re going to try and get me to stay and ask me why I’m cancelling etc which I hate. It’s so ridiculous because I know once I’m on the phone speaking to someone it’ll be fine. It’s the thought of it to me that is worse than actually doing it.

Omg i had to do the exact same the other day. i wrote down loads of things that they might ask me like policy number etc. if you do call them, they'll usually ask why and just say you want to shop around for a better deal, they'll do anything to make you stay and they ended up getting me such a good deal and better than any i had found online so deffo worth a shot, hope it helps x

 

[hrh89]

I eventually called them. It was on hold for ages and I just thought duck this I’m gonna hang up but I stayed on the line and got sorted what I needed to. I hate myself because I get so anxious I end up talking over the person.

Also I’m really glad I’m not alone

Do you know what’s weird? I worked a retail management job for years. I have no problem answering the work phone or ringing customers etc. It’s when I have to do something at home or non work related. It’s so weird

Yes! I actually carried on paying a phone contract for a phone I didn’t use any more for like 4 months because I just couldn’t make the call. That was years ago and I’m much better now as I don’t live with my mum any more and have to make any phone calls myself I’ve found having some paper and a pen handy helps me, I write what I want to say beforehand and then I write down anything they say that I think I might forget or need later on

Writing stuff down is definitely something I do! The thought of them asking me something and then me fumbling around trying to find information makes me feel sick

 

[Eve123]

I eventually called them. It was on hold for ages and I just thought duck this I’m gonna hang up but I stayed on the line and got sorted what I needed to. I hate myself because I get so anxious I end up talking over the person.

Also I’m really glad I’m not alone

Do you know what’s weird? I worked a retail management job for years. I have no problem answering the work phone or ringing customers etc. It’s when I have to do something at home or non work related. It’s so weird

I am the exact same. Worked for years in a job that was mainly telephone based and had no problems at all! But when I have to ring someone myself at home I turn in to a nervous wreck

 

[hrh89]

I am the exact same. Worked for years in a job that was mainly telephone based and had no problems at all! But when I have to ring someone myself at home I turn in to a nervous wreck

Can’t believe someone else is the same! I feel slightly better now. Maybe it’s because at work you’re the one leading the conversation and you know how procedures work and how to resolve things. When we’re phoning as customers ourselves we don’t know how it’s gonna go.

 

[Gossiper35]

Yes, even with friends and family. If they phone me I don't answer it usually and then just text them lol.

 

[WinnieSanderson]

Yes. To work, especially. I get really bad anxiety. I have to force myself to do it. Lol.

 

[hrh89]

Yes. To work, especially. I get really bad anxiety. I have to force myself to do it. Lol.

Off topic but hocus pocus is probably my favourite film of all time.

 

[Keiffers pipe]

Yes especially takeaways and taxis. They ask me my name and I'm just like ERM ERM

 

[Titntat]

Omg this is me. I always make my partner ring people for me .

When I have to make them for work I got all flustered. Everyone in the office takes the piss

Also rarely answer my phone. I always text them saying "Sorry babies sleeping on me, what's up"

 

[Bgr101]

Yeah i do
Its a social anxiety

 

[hashbrown123]

Really bad! Im at a point now where I can ring companies and stuff sometimes but I can’t ring the doctors... I’m petrified of the receptionist being horrible how pathetic does that sound! But after a few bad experiences (I get theyre under pressure and stuff but it’s good to be kind!) I can’t do it. I can book appointments online so I do that now but with Covid happening I got my boyfriend to call for a prescription and they wanted to speak to me I never called them I just bought the medication online! Cost me an extra £15 than getting it on prescription! I find myself silly but I can’t do it it’s like I totally freeze.

I have to ring people at work and I don’t find that too difficult but do still have to psyche myself up!

 

[NeighbourhoodWatch]

Yes, hate it. I can do it for work no bother but nothing for myself. I don't write anything down but I'll have practised it in my head, and I always go into another room so nobody is listening. I've got better since leaving home, but I know it was because my mother is controlling