Why Do I Have Nomophobia?

Nomophobia is considered a modern phobia. In other words, it most likely stems from increased reliance on technology and concern over what might happen if you suddenly couldn't access needed information. Existing information about nomophobia suggests it occurs more frequently in teenagers and young adults.

How do you know if you have nomophobia?

Often associated with separation anxiety, nomophobia comes with a set of identifiable symptoms: increased heart rate and blood pressure, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, trembling, dizziness, depression, discomfort, fear, and panic.

How do you prevent nomophobia?

To heal nomophobia, like any addiction, it can be useful to face a path of detoxification: you can start with simple rules of common sense, such as turning off your phone during the night, watching a whole movie without checking social notifications or having lunch leaving your phone in the bag, but you can also think ...