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Another way to look at it would be a low risk way to desensitize you to it. Hang up on the first few. Say 'hey' to the next few. Make up a name and give it t
by jcims 6y ago
Another way to look at it would be a low risk way to desensitize you to it. Hang up on the first few. Say 'hey' to the next few. Make up a name and give it to the next few. Along the way you'll hear someone that's intriguing or engaging in a way that suits you and the conversation will flow a bit.
My youngest struggles to the point of tears with the same thing, but once she gets started she's effervescent on the phone. Maybe that's you, or maybe it's a struggle the entire way, but it's a skill you can learn and one that will benefit you from time to time.
- hhggfdss 6y agoJust because a phobia isn't common doesn't give you the right to play therapist about it. I have a deep ingrained irrational fear of phone calls and exposure made it worse, those years I worked in phone support. Do you also tell people with depression to just get over it? No, this is an idea that just isn't for some people, like me and the GP comment. That's ok. Not everything needs to be a cure, people are allowed to just avoid things that are optional and not fun for them. And not every idea has to appeal to everyone. To me and the GP, this idea is terrifying. No thanks.
- joshspankit 6y ago^this *(downvote if you need, it’s still worth it for me to support this)
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