Nomophobia
Mobile phones have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. They serve as a great connector, personal organizer, online shopping tool, calendar, alarm clock, and mobile bank.
They are very beneficial but interdependence on it brings about addiction
Nomophobia is a recently coined out fear to describe the fear of being without a phone.
A lot of have fear of losing their phone, their battery being exhausted which leads to increased anxiety and depression, a lower sense of overall well-being, decreased grades. It occurs more frequently in teenagers and young adults
Symptoms of Nomophobia
- Worry, fear or panic when you are without your phone or unable to use it
- Rapid heartbeat
- Tightness in chest
- Trouble breathing normally
- Trembling or shaking
- Obsessive thoughts
- Feeling dizzy or disconnected
- Stress or anxiety
- Perspiration
Their usage of phones often affects their relationships or even gets in the way of their work at school. Many homophobes are known to be loners
Causes of Nomophobia
- When there is a lack of discipline or self-control when they are insecure, get easily bored, have no recreational hobbies, then this phobia is experienced
- Cell phones are readily available everywhere and used by people of all ages today
Effects of Nomophobia
- It makes anyone affected neglect other aspects of their life
- It causes nervousness
- Insomnia
- Decreased grades for students
- How to overcome Nomophobia
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Set boundaries
- Turn off cell phones at least an hour before bed
- Turn off notifications
- Establish free phone zones
