My Dear Mortals,
I have yet another hidden thing about myself that I am finally acknowledging: I have anxiety, specifically when dealing with people over the phone.
So my car experienced an issue yesterday, and I knew I had to call the local maintenance shop to get it resolved. It is something that won’t resolve itself, and it requires a mechanic to fix.
So the first step is to call the shop to set up an appointment. And yet, I find this simple task to be the most difficult thing ever.
I just have to pick up the phone and call someone, but I can’t.
I don’t know why it stresses me out so much. This isn’t the first time I’ve felt uncomfortable with making a phone call either. It happens when I want to order a pizza, or when I want to call someone for a work related issue, or when I need to set up an appointment.
Trying to explain to people why I hate making phone calls is always an uphill battle (it’s the same with trying to explain depression, but that’s a totally different story). It’s sort of embarrassing to admit to this, as setting up appointments (or ordering food) over the phone should be something I’ve mastered by now. But I haven’t, and it’s frustrating.
How does one go about fixing this?
I don’t really know either, but I suspect facing my fear head on is a good start.
Maybe it gets easier the more I do it.
Or maybe not.
Only one way to find out, I suppose.
This is the (sort of anxious) denizen under the bridge, signing off.
beneathmybridge.com 
Honestly I think making phone calls is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do as I’ve gotten older, even though I know something has to be done. I will put it off until it’s much worse, but I think for me it comes from a deeper problem. Growing up my mother, never took me to the doctor, took me to well anything were calls had to be made unless it was an emergency. So as I’ve gotten older, I was under the notion that if one wasn’t dying or something wasn’t legit on it’s last life..I didn’t voice my concerns. That has lead me to my thoughts now, and why I put it off so much. But honestly, I think baby steps are the best way. Start with a phone call to a place that has a game, or something you are looking for. It’s okay to take it slow. ~Wall Wisher
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Also hopefully these comment’s work!
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Why have you stop writing
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I took a break from the blog that has turned into a 2 year break. I’ve been writing more personal stuff (working on something that could turn into a book… hopefully). I’ll be back at it soon though, I’ve been meaning to make a new post.
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