
How I cured my phobia of phone calls in 30 days
One writer discovered the "callers high" after forcing herself to have a conversation on the phone every day for a month. For years, I’d felt uncomfortable making phone calls – a mix of social anxiety, fear of awkward silences, and a sense that no one really wanted to hear from me unless it was for a specific purpose. I’m not alone: a 2024 survey by Uswitch found that nearly a quarter of 18- to 34-year-olds never answer their phones, often opting to ignore the call, respond vi...