Are You Addicted to Your Phone?

Excessive cell phone use is a trend that is growing every day. We are consumed with life behind the screen. But why? Because often, in the digital world, flowers are blooming and the sun is always shining. Many of us seek and gain validation from likes and comments on photos or ideas we post online, and naturally, we crave more of that every day. But when does this craving become obsessive and possibly an addiction? Many individuals form a smartphone addiction because they can’t live without the acceptance and information they have access to on their devices. We should avoid getting trapped in the infatuation of what we receive from our phones. But it’s hard not to. It has become the norm to automatically check your phone if you’re in the elevator with a stranger or walking down the street on your way somewhere. We do this unintentionally because it’s become a habit for us. It almost feels weird not to check our phones every five minutes. We begin to feel lost, out of place, and even insecure at times. So, how do you know if you have an addiction? Many people wonder this regularly. There are many signs of smartphone addiction which can be but are not limited to: Feeling extremely anxious if your phone battery dies or if you lose service; Using your phone up until the minute you go to bed and checking it the minute you wake up; Sleeping with your phone on your bed; Reaching for your phone in times of anxiety or depression; Mindlessly passing time by looking at your ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Addiction Habits Happiness Mental Health and Wellness Self-Help Sleep Technology Phone addiction Smartphone Technology And Culture Source Type: blogs