Is it normal to be scared of phone calls?
Yes, it’s normal to feel nervous or even dread making or answering phone calls. Lots of people find calls stressful because they’re spontaneous, harder to read than texts, or put you on the spot.
You might worry about awkward silences, not knowing what to say, or having to respond right away. Phone calls can also interrupt whatever you’re doing, which makes them feel more demanding than a text. You’re definitely not the only one who lets a call go to voicemail and then rehearses the callback in your head.
If you want, it can help to jot down what you need to say before calling, or start with a short call to someone you trust. If the fear is stopping you from handling important parts of life, talking it through with someone supportive could help—but being phone-shy by itself is very common.