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Phone Anxiety Is Real
by Steven S. App critic and consultant One of the biggest fears that are most common is having a conversation on the phone. This type of fear is called “Phone Phobia” and there are many different scenarios that can cause it. If you feel social anxiety due to a negative phone conversation such as a breakup or call you received to notify you of a loved one's death then are many steps you can take to overcome it. In this article, I will talk about ways to overcome it so that you no longer fear to have conversations on the phone.#1: Phone Anxiety Causes
There are a number of different causes of phone phobia but it is most common with people who suffer from social anxiety. The effects are different for each individual and even those who are extremely comfortable in public social events can suffer from phone phobia. Those that suffer from it can feel high levels of stress and have a huge impact on their lives. We need to speak on the phone to arrange things such as checking up on family, calling a repairman etc. If you do not feel comfortable speaking on the telephone and try to avoid it at all costs, you may be social anxiety and have phone phobia.
#2: Social Anxiety
We live in a world where all of our interactions are judged by others which can cause many to feel social anxiety. It is built up of four different components which are: physical sensations, feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. If you suffer from social anxiety all of these emotions will amplify your fear of phones.
#3: Self Consciousness
When you speak to someone on the phone you have no way of judging their body language which can be intimidating for many. There are no social cues telling you when and when not to speak which can be difficult to judge. Many people are also self-conscious about the way that they sound which can add an extra layer of anxiety. Due to the advances in smartphones and messaging apps, speaking on the phone has become a lot less over the last few years. The art form of holding a conversation on the phone is dying off due to it being less practiced in modern day society. Due to the fact that it is less common, it can add extra anxiety due to the unknown.
#4: Overcoming Phone Phobia
If you find it extremely difficult to have conversations using phones, there are a few things you can do to ease the stress levels. One of the most important aspects to remember is that pauses are common practice in phone conversations. Anxiety can be caused by not knowing what to say and the dread of a long awkward silence. When these situations arise, stay calm and try to count to 10 in your head. You will find that by the time you have got to 5 the conversation is normally flowing again.
Conclusion
Before you call anyone tries writing down the things you want to say so that if you become flustered you have a point of reference you can use. Remember if you are calling businesses that they want you to speak with them and they will do everything they can to help as they want you to buy from them. Rather than texting all the time, contact friends and family by phone because the more practice you get the less fearful you will become.
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About Steven S. 
App critic and consultant
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