The Kintyre Forum

Been in the press this week that nomo-phobia is the fear of being uncontactable because your phone is not working. I like to know that my phone is working incase of an emergency, but I am able to survive if its not working for a few days.

Just wondered what everyone else thinks about the latest phobia?

Im scared of AIDS. Scared that your phone isn't working? Pathetic. Those big red things actually work you know.

rainbowsprite, I totally believe such a phobia is alive and kicking in a town near you. At my school, we decided to bam mobiles during the school day and the kids clearly showed withdrawal effects for months. I was doing exam invigilation this year at the boys' Grammar School and SEVEN of them were caught with mobiles in the exam. What makes you willing to sacrifice two years of your life studying for A Levels because you cannot gve up that wee contraption for two hours?

Govangirl, that does not surprise me at all. Some people seem to have their phone permanently attached to them. I know that anyone that knows me may say I am just as bad.

I mainly use my phone for texting as it is quicker than a call - less personal I know! But I am a right yap and would end up talking on the phone all day!

It is worrying that young kids think they cant survive a few hours without their mobiles.

When I am meeting up with my friends we joke about how on earth in the 'olden days' did we manage to all be in the same place at the same time? The 'olden days' being the time before mobiles came along so we could let each other know if we were going to be late etc. I guess my parents could clarify the matter and say the house phone bill answered my question for me!

You know, that's right but one of the things now with kids is that we as parents can get in touch with them at any time of the day. When I was young and was out on a Saturday night my parents had no idea of where I was!

I'm not bothered at all with my own mobile but I recall many years ago I was the first one of all my friends to get one. One dark night I had problems with my car on the motorway with two young children and a baby with me. That phone was a life-saver.

When travelling any distances alone I like to know that my phone is charged and working. That must have been terrible for you, but I am sure a wee phone call to the AA (other road side assistance companies are available) and they would have come to the rescue! That is my worst nightmare the car breaking down at night in an isolated location. I am bad enough if there is traffic lights in locations with no street lighting. I totally freak myself out thinking who or what might be outside the car

I had a mobile phone once about Eight or Nine years ago. I would hate to think of Fiona leaving without hers though - is that a phobia?.

surely it's only a phobia if it's irrational.