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I email my family and schedule videochat. I don't have a GP. If I'm ill, I just go to a walk-in clinic. I can also schedule appointments online. When I was too

I email my family and schedule videochat. I don't have a GP. If I'm ill, I just go to a walk-in clinic. I can also schedule appointments online. When I was too sick to go out at all and due to a particular situation I didn't have web access either, I asked a neighbour to make a phone call for me. I live in a city where I can rely on the help of others. For some official business, I use the landline at work to talk to banks or government. Most of the time I can use the web, though. It is not a requirement for me to have a personal phone.

welcomebrand 8y ago
All this seems needlessly complicated just to avoid having even a simple phone.
- jordigh 8y ago
  It seems complicated to explain, but it's not something that really impacts me much. It really is an okay way to live and the benefits of not having a phone really outweigh the drawbacks for me. It's super-valuable for me to be truly and completely jacked out.
maccard 8y ago
As youve mentioned in your post, you rely on other people having a personal phone so that you don't need to carry one. Regarding the GP, this is presumably dependent on the country you live in. In the UK you have a specific clinic you sign up with. None of the 4 clinics I've used have taken walk in appointments, all have required phoning that morning to get a scheduled appointment that day.
- jordigh 8y ago
  I don't really have to rely on others to carry a phone. And when I do ask for help; I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Relying on each other is why we have society at all. There are also public phones that I have used on occasion. Also, it's usually just a convenience. If I am truly and completely alone, I am willing to bear the risk of being unable to use a phone to contact someone.
- SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago
  Strange, mine actually prioritises walk-ins over phone calls for same-day appointments.
- closetohome 8y ago
  Reminds me of all my friends who proudly didn't own cars in college. But whenever we went somewhere they suddenly needed a ride.
  - jordigh 8y ago
    There's no shame in relying on the help of others and there's no hypocrisy either. I'm prepared to being unable to get a neighbour to let me use a phone. I can accept that. If I'm able to get help, that's great, and if not that's also something I can accept. I have only done this once ever, anyway. Such a rare occasion does not outweigh the happiness and peace of mind that I get by being without a phone.

welcomebrand 8y ago

All this seems needlessly complicated just to avoid having even a simple phone.

jordigh 8y ago
It seems complicated to explain, but it's not something that really impacts me much. It really is an okay way to live and the benefits of not having a phone really outweigh the drawbacks for me. It's super-valuable for me to be truly and completely jacked out.

maccard 8y ago

As youve mentioned in your post, you rely on other people having a personal phone so that you don't need to carry one. Regarding the GP, this is presumably dependent on the country you live in. In the UK you have a specific clinic you sign up with. None of the 4 clinics I've used have taken walk in appointments, all have required phoning that morning to get a scheduled appointment that day.

jordigh 8y ago
I don't really have to rely on others to carry a phone. And when I do ask for help; I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Relying on each other is why we have society at all. There are also public phones that I have used on occasion. Also, it's usually just a convenience. If I am truly and completely alone, I am willing to bear the risk of being unable to use a phone to contact someone.
SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago
Strange, mine actually prioritises walk-ins over phone calls for same-day appointments.
closetohome 8y ago
Reminds me of all my friends who proudly didn't own cars in college. But whenever we went somewhere they suddenly needed a ride.
- jordigh 8y ago
  There's no shame in relying on the help of others and there's no hypocrisy either. I'm prepared to being unable to get a neighbour to let me use a phone. I can accept that. If I'm able to get help, that's great, and if not that's also something I can accept. I have only done this once ever, anyway. Such a rare occasion does not outweigh the happiness and peace of mind that I get by being without a phone.