We can’t imagine a day without our smartphones nowadays. We do most of our work online, which is why its use has increased tremendously. A large number of people around the world have become smartphone addicts. Excessive use of smartphones has a huge side effect: it weakens our eyes and causes many mental health issues as well. Excessive use of phones can also increase our stress level and cause serious problems like anxiety and depression. According to a report from the University of Rochester Medical Center (USA), many studies have shown that even a small reduction in smartphone use can have a significant impact on mental health. A study conducted in Germany from April 2019 to November 2020 showed that reducing smartphone use by one hour per day for a week reduced depression and anxiety levels.
How to assess if you have smartphone addiction? Let’s take a look at its signs or symptoms:
1. Mindlessly checking apps on your phone or browsing the internet.
2. Feeling anxious or restless when you can’t access your phone.
3. Leaving work or home work incomplete because you’re on your phone.
4. Putting yourself at risk like using the phone while driving or crossing the road.
5. The habit of checking the phone immediately when any kind of message or notification comes in.
6. Checking your phone again and again, despite being busy at work without any reason.
Excessive use of smartphones can cause various health issues like:
1. Suffering from sleeplessness at night
2. Trigger thumb
3. Eye problems
4. Cubital tunnel syndrome
5. Pain in the neck, shoulders, and back
6. Shortened attention span
7. Anxiety
9. Hearing damage
10. Occipital Neuralgia
If you realise that you are getting addicted to your phone, you should immediately look for ways to get out of it. Cell phone addiction causes serious health damage. You should try to engage yourself in various extracurricular activities; try to incorporate meditation and yoga into your daily routine to stay healthy and fit.
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