I have pretty much the same thing - I will e-mail or txt vs talking to someone anytime. Every so often I feel up to talking - then I call someone (it is rare). Not really much advice, jut letting you know you aren't the only one who does this.

thank you.. knowing im not alone helps a lot

I went through that many years ago when my anxiety had gotten bad.I would hyperventilate, because there was texting and emailing was not like it is now, I didn't have a choice. I avoided calls in the beginning or hyperventilated through it. I fought it, it was a tough phase but it finally just went away. Try to battle it little by little. The more we avoid, the more we allow things to be taken from us because of this difficult condition.

I have difficulty calling and talking to everyone (including family) on the phone. My anxiety stems from hating how my voice sounds and having trouble pronouncing some bigger words. Texting is great because I can express myself in a more articulate way than I can on the phone.

I feel judged too, which, is why I prefer anything that doesn't involve speaking.

I don't really have any tricks... I usually read aloud from a book to losing myself up. I also have mock phone calls or conversations. Being prepared in someway... helps a lot.

I relate. I am the same way. I will avoid phone calls at all costs, even if the person was just texting me and then they call I usually don't answer. I will text back and say I'm at work or can't answer my phone for some reason or another. Anything except the truth. I also have this weird thing where I find it easier to talk to the person in person rather than on the phone. Why, I have no idea. Maybe cuz i can actually see their reaction and read their body language to determine whether they are bored or annoyed with me or something.

I wish I had advice. I just joined this group today because my anxiety and isolation is crippling.

Sorry to hear this.....but I am the same as ninaxs...I don't use the phone to speak at all...I tell people my phone is broke...and if I'm expecting a call I'm tense until I switch the phone off....I've even broken phones because of my discomfort with them....I can usually talk 1 to 1 okay but any more than 1 then I struggle.....I'm 36 years old and I've never felt comfortable talking on the phone...often I am very uncohearant.....

I can't answer the phone if I don't know who it is, or if I don't know them very well. I call it my phone anxiety. Yup, I'd way rather text than talk on the phone.

I have the same issue. I think writing is more comfortable because we have the ability to take our time and think of what to say. While the phone is more spontaneous and it can be a little scary for us.

One tip is if you have to make a phone call about something specific like an issue with a bill or whatever you can write down and rehearse what you will say before making the call.

I experience great difficulty receiving calls. My anxiety takes over & I can't pick up. Occasionally I can make a phone call but it is hard. I am better in person but except for work often have trouble getting out. I definitely relate & wish I could say I've found a solution. I'll just keep on trying to face things and people & maybe the phone situation will get a little easier.

Same here - much rather text or email someone than phone them with the 2 exceptions being my mum and partner:) If I have to phone someone I find that writing down what I want to say and even rehearsing it before helps.