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Beepeear
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- Apr 17, 2017
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I suppose I have always been quite a shy, introverted person. During college I didn't really mind getting up in front of the class and giving a presentation, I was nervous but it wasn't like how I feel these days.
I have a weird, but very real fear of phone calls and job interviews. I have missed a lot of opportunities because I always end up cancelling the interview as I just can't seem to bring myself to attend. When I get a phone call I wait for it to end and then search the number to see who it is hoping that it wasn't an important one. I will do anything I can to not have to call, like search for an email, look for a live chat option etc.
When I get have an interview coming up in say 2 weeks time for example, I will be extremely anxious and nervous every day building up to it, it isn't like a nervous sensation it's more like a feeling of dread, I feel like I can't enjoy anything in between because I tell myself ''in a few days you have that interview''
I have no idea where to start. I have read countless self help books, watched dozens of podcasts trying to figure out how I just get past this hurdle. Like I said, a few years back I would happily present something in front of 25 people without hesitation, now I can't do a simple task like answering the phone.
Anyone experienced the same fear? If so, how did you over come it? Thank you all
I have a weird, but very real fear of phone calls and job interviews. I have missed a lot of opportunities because I always end up cancelling the interview as I just can't seem to bring myself to attend. When I get a phone call I wait for it to end and then search the number to see who it is hoping that it wasn't an important one. I will do anything I can to not have to call, like search for an email, look for a live chat option etc.
When I get have an interview coming up in say 2 weeks time for example, I will be extremely anxious and nervous every day building up to it, it isn't like a nervous sensation it's more like a feeling of dread, I feel like I can't enjoy anything in between because I tell myself ''in a few days you have that interview''
I have no idea where to start. I have read countless self help books, watched dozens of podcasts trying to figure out how I just get past this hurdle. Like I said, a few years back I would happily present something in front of 25 people without hesitation, now I can't do a simple task like answering the phone.
Anyone experienced the same fear? If so, how did you over come it? Thank you all