When Geraldine Walsh’s phone broke, it meant a two-week enforced digital detox – for her and her four year old. Nomophobia, the fancy word for the fear of being without a phone, is completely understandable and is quite common. I felt the reality of this phobia a few weeks ago when my beloved Samsung decided it needed a tune up. Then realisation and anxiety that all calls, texts, social media, contact with the outside world had stalled. I’d like to be able to say that my two weeks detox meant I am more aware of my habits and that I’ve changed.

Source: Irish Examiner March 19, 2018 00:00 UTC