I hate the phone. Really. I will go to fairly great lengths to avoid calling people. It's not quite so bad when people call me, but I still get really anxious about what to say, how long to talk, whether they want to chit-chat or just get to the point and get off the phone, etc. (Incidentally, it's vaguely comforting to talk to Vickie on the phone because she always sounds as traumatized as I feel.)
gosh, i never knew it showed. although the phone terrifies me as well. i find it nice to use for texting occasionally, as you don;t have to say anything, and you can think it out in advance. don't feel bad. i literally become panic stricken by the thought of calling people on the phone. even some people i've known for years.