Smartphone addiction, sometimes known as “nomophobia” (fear of being without a mobile phone), Is often fueled by on Internet overuse problem or Internet addiction disorder. After all, it's really the phone or tablet itself that creates the compulsion, but rather the games,apps, and the online world it connects us to

AMERICANS AND THEIR ADDICTION WITH PHONES

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF CELL PHONE ADDICTION

Nagging Eye Strain

The pain and discomfort associated with using a digital screen for more than two hours, at a stretch

Eyes that are burning and itching

Blurred eye vision

Eye fatigue or pain

Digital Eye Strain might also result in persistent headaches

Neck issues

Also referred to as “text neck,” that indicates neck pain due to looking down at your cell phone or tablet for long hours

Male Infertility

Preliminary researches have revealed that phone's radiation may somehow decrease your sperm motility, sperm count and their viability

Increased diseases due to bacteria and virus

1 in every 6 phones have fecal matter on it

Coli bacteria can cause vomiting, fever and diarrhea, is present on many phones

Phones are also have been found contaminated with MRSA

May lead to painful abscesses

Life-threatening conditions in joints, bones, bloodstream, surgical wounds, heart valves and lungs

Car Accidents

Most people believe that they can easily multitask and use their phones while they are driving, but this may result in significant impairment and may risk his or her life

A number of researches have revealed that texting while driving is as dangerous as drinking and driving

PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

Disturbances in Sleeping

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Relationship Issues

Anxiety

TEENS AND CELL PHONE ADDICTION

PROTECT YOUR BRAINThere is decreased brain connectivity in teens who suffer from a cell phone addiction.

DISTURBANCES IN MENTAL HEALTHProblems in the parts of the brain that are responsible for decision-making, impulse-control,

and emotional regulation

HARMFUL ADDICTIONTeens with a smartphone addiction are more likely to drink alcohol, use tobacco, and have poor diets.

SOCIAL ISOLATIONThese teens may experience social isolation due to excessive cell phone use

AVOID TEXTING AND DRIVING

Research has revealed that texting and driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving

EYE TENSIONBurning and itching of eyes and blurred vision associated with looking at a screen for at least 2 hours.

Effects of Cell Phone Addiction

Teen Tendonitis (TTT)

Stress

Sleep Loss

Accidents

Increases Anxiety

Risk Of Cancer

Cyber Bullying

HOW TO

DEAL WITH

MOBILE PHONE

ADDICTION?

Accept it

Take it slowly

Create boundaries for yourself

Uninstall unwanted or less used apps

Switch Off your phone in a meeting, while driving or while meeting your friends

Keep yourself busy in productive activities

Make a no-phone day in the week