Is being afraid to talk on the telephone and face-to-face interaction all part of being an introvert?

Question

Name: Arvind Date of Birth: 5 March 1995 Place of Birth: Bengaluru Time: 9:15 AM.

 I become very nervous whenever I need to speak with someone on the phone or greet them in person. Even ordering something to eat or calling just to say hello is a big ordeal. I practice what I'm going to say and end up doing it all wrong anyway. 

Everyone says that I'm just shy, but I think there's something more to it. I want to know whether this sort of fear and avoidance is a trait of introversion or whether it's an indicator of social anxiety. How do I distinguish between the two?

Accepted Answer

Greetings, Arvind. As a Pisces, your boundaries are naturally fluid, making you a "psychic sponge."

*The Cause:* Your fear of the telephone is a "Mercury-Rahu" affliction. Rahu creates "technological illusions," making you feel like the person on the other end is judging you more harshly than they are. Introversion is wanting to be alone; your fear is wanting to connect but being afraid of the "mistake."

*Remedy & Solution:*
    ● *Mantra:* Chant "Om Budhaya Namah" 108 times on Wednesdays.
    ● *Herb:* Drink Brahmi tea or Ashwagandha to calm the "Vata" (air) energy in your nervous system.
    ● *Action:* Practice "Voice Notes" first. Send audio messages instead of calling. This bridges the gap between silence and real-time interaction, pacifying your Mercury.

Is being afraid to talk on the telephone and face-to-face interaction all part of being an introvert?

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