I have Telephonophobia...

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And NO I do not mean a phobia of the Dutch Angel Dragon, Telephone, I have an honest and real phobia of making and receiving phone calls...

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Today was another reminder of how anxious I get about the phone.

A customer wanted to call and talk to me about their order before committing cash vs just stick to email, and I had to tell them no because the idea made me want to panic. Even though I KNEW that saying no could jeopardize everything, even though I knew this commission that I actually really want to do could slip through my fingers because I won't take a phone call... despite the known risk, I could not bring myself to let them call me .__.

So I told them the truth, that I have a phobia of the phone and want to stick to email, I have yet to hear back...

This phone phobia is luckily not much of an issue for me thanks to the internet, I have zero issue with emails or texting, I can do things like order a pizza or book a hotel online never having to touch a phone, I can even book an appointment with my doctor or ask her a question online.
The internet is a HUGE saving grace with my phobia.

But today that anxiety has hit and hit hard because of this pending commission wanting to call me TmT;
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WRavenStorm's avatar
Wow, I suddenly don't feel so alone in this. Sorry you feel that way, but I am also glad to know I am not the only one.