Any words of advice to get over a phone phobia!!!!?

for some reason i have a real hard time calling people on the phone,especially businesses where i dont know who the person is, or i have to call like a boss,teacher, ect.....i just freak out and have someone else call and talk to the person.





i even have a hard time talking on the phone with people listening to my conversation, even with my bf im nervous,


i always have to leave the room or not talk





and i see people all the time talking on the phone like they love it, and i cant stand it.........





i always feel like im gonna sound weird, i think i talk funny, people always make joking comments about the stuff i say or how i say it.......





i feel its gonna ruin me trying to get this job i want cuz i have to talk on the phone with insurance companies and nurses and dr. all the time...i cant avoid it.





so i need some ways to get over this asap!!Any words of advice to get over a phone phobia!!!!?
I can't tell you how exactly the same I am! I can't use the telephone - I get really nervous and anxious and can't stand the thought of phoning anyone. The worst thing was I once had a Saturday job as a receptionist and had to make phone calls...I quickly quit the job because I couldn't do it.





Have you heard about social anxiety disorder? It could be a form of social anxiety. I have social anxiety and phone phobia is one aspect of it. I definitely think you should talk to someone (not over the phone!) about it, maybe go and see your doctor who can put you through to a counsellor. It could just be a simple fear of telephones, like people are fearful of spiders, but are you generally anxious about doing other things as well - or is it JUST phones?





I am so similar to you, I really can't use the phone, I get really worried if I know I have to call someone. For example I always get my Mum to phone the hairdresser for me, and I'm 18, not 8!





You can beat this though, if you get in touch with your GP and see what he/she can do for you. Good Luck!Any words of advice to get over a phone phobia!!!!?
http://www.fearphobiacure.com - Cached





From my experience, my phobias have taken many years of therapy and medication to calm them down. But the above link says they can cure a phobia fast
why dont u try relaxation exercises