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The experiences during hospital visits included familiar protocols, one of which was the confiscation of personal items, including phones. Initially, the absence of a smartphone was jarring, but it soon led to a moment of clarity. The narrator observed how quickly they found peace without constant access to a phone, finding solace in a distraction-free environment.
With therapy and self-reflection, the idea emerged: perhaps smartphones were not aligning with their mental health needs. It was during this phase of insight that the narrator began to question the aspects of smartphone usage that made them feel frustrated, angry, and overwhelmed.