Nomophobia: Scary Facts About Smartphone Addiction

There is actually a word for fear of losing a smartphone




Nomophobia. It isn’t a slang or a cool term for smartphone users. Instead, it is a disease or in another word an anxiety that a person suffers from being away from his/her smartphone. Symptoms of being Nomophobic – panic attack, dizziness, nausea, sweating and trembling.

Warning signs of smartphone addiction:


Common warning signs that you are addicted to your smartphone include:


  1. Having a hard time completing tasks without checking your phone
  2. Sneaking off to check your messages, apps, or social media
  3. Bringing your smartphone wherever you go, even to the bedroom, bathroom, or shower

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