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 CELL PHONE ADDICTION

A cell phone is important as it gives unlimited access to information and a mode of connecting with others but obsessive use is harmful. The behavioral addiction is called ‘Nomophobia’ which means ‘No mobile phone phobia’, that is, fear of having no cell phone.

Cell phone addiction By Mentoons

 Signs of phone addiction:

1. You wake up multiple times at night to check your phone.

2. The first thing you do when you are bored or alone is used your cell phone.

3. Feeling anxious or stressed when you cannot use the cell phone.

4. You may trip or get injured while using your phone.

5. It affects your performance at the workplace, school, or in relationships.

6. Limiting the use of the phone is difficult.

7. Thinking about the phone is buzzing even when it is not.

 

Negative effects of cell phone addiction:

1. 1.  Physical effects:

·       The strain on the eyes as viewing digital screens for more than two hours can cause pain, discomfort to the eyes. This can lead to burning, itchiness, blurry vision, and headache.

·       Neck pain resulting from continuously looking down at cell phone.

·       Texting or talking on the phone while driving or walking on the road can lead to accidents which can cause serious injuries.

 

1. 2.  Psychological effects

·       Lack of sleep or insomnia by using a cell phone before bed, the bright light decreases sleep as it activates the brain.

·       Depression and anxiety.

·       Problems in handling relationships because people spend more time on a cell phone than with their partners.

·       Low concentration at workplace or school.

 
Ways to reduce cell phone addiction:

·       Turn off the notifications.

·       Keep your phone in a bag.

·       Delete the apps that distract you the most.

·       Don’t charge the phone near your bed.

·       Put your phone away when you enter the home.

·       Turning off the phone while going to bed.

·       Use a smartwatch instead of a phone for checking time and other things.


Rupashi  

Psychology Graduate

  

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