Tech Triumphs

from Baltimore Jewish Home - 9-22-22

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Here Today Gone Tomorrow

As told to Rebbetzin Sara Gross Tech Triumphs

I love watching the Today Show. It was my favorite thing to do in the mornings. After my kids went to school, relaxing with a cup of coffee and my phone, I would watch my favorite show and catch a break before the next part of my day began. At some point, I started to click on the pop culture stories floating by on the bottom screen that piqued my interest. One day, I saw something seriously vile and inappropriate at the bottom of the page. I was upset at myself for allowing myself to be exposed to sights like those.

I decided then and there to stop watching my show. Even though I would really miss it, I decided it wasn’t worth exposing myself to whatever crazy stories and images popped up on my screen. Since then, I feel more in control of my choices, more in control of what I chose to see and be exposed to, and more in control of my interactions with my technology.

Did You Know?

NOMOPHOBIA (NO MObile PHOne phoBIA) is a term referring to the worry or fear that a person experiences when they are without their phone or cannot use it. Although it is not yet listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as a real diagnosis, it is generally agreed that nomophobics suffer from a mental health disorder, which often causes emotional and physical symptoms.

A 2022 Reviews.org survey found that 74% of Americans felt uncomfortable about leaving their phones at home and 40% said that they feel a sense of panic or anxiety when their cell phone battery goes below 20%.

Can you relate to this feeling? To share a tech triumph or story of chizuk to inspire others, please email Techtriumphs@tagbaltimore.org or call 410-449-1824 and choose option 5. This is a service of TAG Baltimore. TAG Baltimore is an organization that provides technology awareness, education, and support. They can be reached at 410-449-1824 or help@tagbaltimore.org.

To share a tech triumph or story of chizuk, please email Techtriumphs@tagbaltimore.org or call 410-449-1824 and choose option 5. This is a service of TAG Baltimore. TAG Baltimore is an organization that provides technology awareness, education, and support. They can be reached at 410-449-1824 or help@ tagbaltimore.org.