Cell phone addiction used to be a joke, but in the modern era it's actually happening. What's more, you could say that almost anything can be done with a touch on the HP screen. Phone addiction is related to nomophobia, the fear of living without a mobile device.
Launching the Addiction Center, Friday (3/2/2023) there are more than 3.8 billion smartphone users in the world. Research published by Virgin Mobile found that billions of smartphone users receive 427% more messages and notifications than a decade ago. They also send 278% more texts.
Are you one of those addicted to HP? The following are signs of people who are addicted to gadgets. If more than 1, be careful, immediately reduce your dependence on cellphones and if you feel you need professional help, it is advisable to see him.
Lying about using a smartphone
Loved ones are concerned about the behavior of using HP
Difficulty completing tasks from work, school or homework
The duration of HP usage continues to increase
Constantly checking other people's profiles out of anxiety
Have had an accident or injury due to the use of HP
Weak or even non-existent social life
Isolate yourself from loved ones
Lack of feeling of connection
Upset and angry if the time to use the cellphone is interrupted
Waking up at night to check HP
Immediately take HP when feeling bored or alone
Experiencing 'phantom vibration' (feeling HP vibrating when it's not)
Difficult to limit the use of HP
Fear of missing out (FOMO).
Phone addiction is very dangerous and very easy to happen. But still, there are ways to combat and treat the disorder. There are specialized addiction treatment centers that can help.
Several of these detox centers offer various programs to help their patients break digital addictions. They can take several approaches to dealing with cell phone addiction such as cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, to treatment with the help of drugs (if they feel it is needed).