Why it’s not so Smart to Overuse Your Smartphone.
The addiction is real
Can we remember how we spent our time prior to owning a smartphone?
Can we recall what life was like before cell phones?
Phone addiction is real. And sad to say, we don’t want to discuss it.
Our smartphone is as private as our sex life. We have placed too much importance on an object when anxiety results from being away from our phones. But, it’s real.
“Phone Separation Syndrome” is undeniable. Addiction to our smartphone results in physical illness and personal challenges. People suffer serious bodily symptoms from being detached from their smartphones.
The symptoms include:
- 75% panic
- 63% feel empty
- 14% feel desperate
- 7% suffer physical illness
A few decades ago, separation anxiety was different. Grounding a child to their room was a normal form of discipline. In those days, bedrooms were furnished with only a dresser and a bed. This was before cell phones, Nintendo, and X-box. This was also before the days when there was a TV in every room in the house.
Back in the day, there was one TV for the whole household. So, being alone in your room was…
