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appalachiablue

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4. I like the ability to receive calls while out in case close ones have

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 1, 2019, 11:36 AM

Dec 2019

difficulties, and for me to place calls if I need something.

With this 'dopamine fasting' trend they're confronting people's behavior- the unhealthy, time consuming dependence on having a mobile smartphone with internet features and a screen to check that is glued to your person 24/7.

The 'addiction' problems with these phones is real according to many experts; checking phones compulsively for social media messages and alerts (which release 'feel good' dopamine), playing mindless games etc. instead of living life is definitely unproductive and even dangerous.

I've never had need to carry around an internet computer device with a screen to check all day and night, thank heaven.

Stay safe and well!

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Doesn't sound too bad. safeinOhio Nov 2019 #1

Ha, DU is fine..I'll try it, and tell some others. Not too bad really. appalachiablue Nov 2019 #2

Lucky for me, I've never regarded using the phone as a pleasant experience. eppur_se_muova Nov 2019 #3

I like the ability to receive calls while out in case close ones have appalachiablue Dec 2019 #4