Student to Student: The Terrors of Telephobia

University of Massachusetts Amherst ^ | 10/24/25 | Ewode Meggison

[DallasBiff]

For many, it is a common occurrence to ignore phone calls, but for others, talking on the phone can become highly anxiety-inducing. Those who suffer from the effects of telephobia might have no issues with communication in person but might have difficulty with communication over the phone. For some, telephobia can negatively affect one’s personal or professional life. What is Telephobia?

Telephobia is reluctance or fear of making or taking phone calls. A fun fact that is a not-so-fun fact is that it can affect up to 76% of millennials and 40% of baby boomers. At least you know you are not alone now. This fear of phone calls can usually be associated with the fear of being criticized, judged, or rejected and can fall under the umbrella of social anxiety, affecting 15 million adults in the United States.

[Chickensoup]

In 1979 a wonderful invention appeared.

The answering machine.

It evolved over time to voice mail.

Remarkably handy.

[If You Want It Fixed - Fix It]

Telephobia, no girlia. Tragedy.

When you want her bad enough....you will ovetcome it.

You will learn that is what makes a man.....overcoming obia.