Is it ok to use technology and media as a safety net slash coping mechanism? Hi, doctor kay. I'm a 24 year old man currently living at home on a small island in the u k. My anxiety mainly revolves around thana phobia and worrying about inevitable events in the future,. i am only able to stay mentally strong in these situations when i have some kind of distraction. This usually comes in the form of having my phone close by, in being able to check social meteor, watch twich or you two vidios. Are just distracting myself by having a task to do. Even when trying to fall asleep, i am onlyable to fall asleep if i have a video