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Originally Posted by Beowulf  However subconsciously I started to become slightly more nervous in my professional dealings, in particular speaking to people on the phone at the office. Over a few months the problem that I had with the client sorted itself out but my nervousness with taking calls and speaking on the phone has persisted. Just recently I have found this spilling over into other relationships, even those with people I have known for years. |
I would guess there is something about that criticism that made you doubt a certain part of yourself.
I don't know what they said, but is it possible that perhaps you believe you did do something wrong?
You seem to be self-assured enough to not take that comment personally, but if the effects linger, there must be something about it that you haven't addressed.
In any case, obviously that nervousness is a result of something you now fear as a result of that altercation. What is it? Are you afraid of being judged or berated like that again? You didn't specify how this person criticized you, so only you can know what exactly it was that bothered you. Try to identify it. Once you do, ask yourself if it would be so horrible if it happened again.
