Symptons Of Mobile phone addiction

Symptoms And Signs of Mobile Addiction

 According to the PEW Research Center, 67% of smartphone owners have admitted to checking their phone for calls or messages when their phone didn’t vibrate or ring.This is one major sign of cell phone dependence and should serve as a warning to cell phone owners.

Overuse of your cell phone or smartphone can result in a number of different physical problems that may cause permanent damage or be difficult to treat, including:

Digital eye strain

•    The pain and discomfort associated with viewing a digital screen for over         hours.
•      Eyes begin to burn and itch.
•      Blurred vision.
•      Eye fatigue.
•      Digital Eye Strain can cause headaches.

Neck problems

Also known as “text neck” which refers to neck pain resulting from looking down at cell phone or tablet for too long.

Car accidents.

•  Many people believe th at they can multitask and use their phones while driving, but this causes significant impairment and puts the driver and others on the road in danger.
• Research has revealed that texting and driving can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving.

     Male infertility.

• Preliminary studies have revealed that cell phone radiation may decrease sperm count.

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Some of the Psychological Effects of Cell Phone Addiction

Sleep disturbances

1. Cell phone addiction has been linked to an increase in sleep disorders and fatigue in users.
2. Using your cell phone before bed increases the likelihood of insomnia.
3. Depression
4. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
5. Relationship problems.

    Smartphone addiction can encompass a variety of impulse-control                    problems:

Virtual relationships

 Addiction to social networking, dating apps, texting, and messaging can extend to the point where virtual, online friends become more important than real-life relationships. We’ve all seen the couples sitting together in a restaurant ignoring each other and engaging with their smartphones instead. While the Internet can be a great place to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, or even start romantic relationships, online relationships are not a healthy substitute for real-life interactions. 

Information overload

Compulsive web surfing, watching videos, playing games, or checking news feeds can lead to lower productivity at work or school and isolate you for hours at a time. Compulsive use of the Internet and smartphone apps can cause you to neglect other aspects of your life, from real-world relationships to hobbies and social pursuits.

Cybersex addiction 

Compulsive use of Internet pornography, sexting, nude-swapping, or adult messaging services can impact negatively on your real-life intimate relationships and overall emotional health. While online pornography and cybersex addictions are types of sexual addiction, the Internet makes it more accessible, relatively anonymous, and very convenient.