I'm just saying cuz there were no txt msgs... so most teenagers would call if they couldn't just meet up. T'was a simpler time

I know, I grew up like that. My problem is my anxiety which would still be present regardless of the year I was born in and what type of phone I'm using.

Anxiety is like a fear of water though,.. the only way to get over it is to learn how to swim. Anxiety was around before people pickaxing a stone tablet.

Yes, your point being? I already said I'm going to practice phone calls, what I was saying before is that I would still have anxiety regardless of what year I was in.

idk i was just trying to be helpful.

Take it slow. Don't push too hard too quickly. Acclimate before jumping in too deep. Yuki has great advice, distract yourself. But don't distract yourself too much, you'll forget what the person is saying, and it only makes it worse.

Practice with someone who knows you are trying so they stay away from intense topic
Like instead of texting someone to chitchat, call
It'd be more relaxing than a call from work or university

Grow up.

Do you get satisfaction from this? Being mean for no apparent reason? Do you have a reason? I would like to know.

Not being mean. Just brutally honest. It’s a fucking phone call. I hate talking on the phone too but guess what? It’s kinda required in this day and age to accomplish many many things. So there’s two solutions, don’t make phone calls and not be able to do anything on your own or grow the fuck up and get over yourself. Simple.

It's not that easy for some people. Some people get physically paralyzed with social interaction.

And I find that being kind and helping someone through problems slowly works better and more often than the kick out the door

To each their own.

Your method does work I will admit. Just different people

My theory is, the more you hold somebody's hand the more dependent they become. Throw them to the wolves and they'll become independent in no time.

Depends on how you help them. But sadly this can be the case.

Or they die...

Shit happens.

Sorry @funkmasterrex, I did find your advice helpful. Sorry if I came across as rude or ungrateful.
Thanks @betterthanyou, I mean I've made plenty of phone calls in my life and just because they terrify me won't stop me from making them. I just need help dealing with the sucky feelings I get from them

forsure :)