Yes, phone calls have never been my strength. I don't really know what my issue is for me personally; however, I did read an article once a while back that tried to explain the reason for introverts in general, and it seems to ring true. One of the main reasons it gave was that the phone lacked the ability to read visual cues. Being a tried-and-true observer, this may very well be the case for me. Some people may argue that face time would fix that, but it's still not the same, since I also have a tendency to be attuned to a person's presence, and that helps my communication as well. The second reason they gave was that a phone call often required immediate response, and I can say confidently that's where my anxiety kicks in. I may have the ability to respond quickly, but it's not my preference, and it's not comfortable.
Texting is easier not that it improves my communication that much better than phone calls, but I can say more in writing than I can verbally. I'm entirely convinced that I have a wiring shortage between my brain and my mouth, because practically nothing is able to come out of it, even when I really try. People have said to me so many times to speak my mind. I would if I could, but it's not that easy for me, and it may be better that way anyway, because I'm able to keep myself from saying stupid things from time to time.
It's not that bad being on the quiet side. I've had people know plenty of times how well they wished they could express themselves in writing as well. It's just one of my greatest abilities that I think I can never totally give up, because that would be a catastrophy.
