The 3 keys to overcome nomophobia #227

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Or the “fear of being without your mobile”

The 3 keys to overcome nomophobia If you cannot be without your mobile, one of the reasons is because technology is increasingly present in our lives. We are surrounded by devices connected to the network and we no longer know how to live without them. This is seen especially with mobile phones. Currently, it is unthinkable for many people to leave home without it, sometimes this even causes us a feeling of anxiety, stomach pain, and tachycardia. It accompanies us to work, when we go out for a drink with friends, if we have to go shopping, at lunch and dinner, we even use it in the bathroom. Some of the characteristics of a mobile addict are:

  • The mobile must always be close to you.
  • You look at it continuously.
  • You look at your phone, as soon as you wake up and when you go to bed.
  • The battery doesn’t last a day.
  • You take it with you everywhere.
  • You feel that the mobile shakes constantly in your pocket.
  • You eat with your phone.
  • You delay tasks because you are with the mobile.

Do you identify with these behaviors? If you are one of those people who cannot imagine spending a single minute without their mobile phone and the mere thought of running out without it causes anxiety, we are sorry to tell you that you probably suffer from nomophobia or fear of being without a mobile phone.

What is nomophobia?

Nomophobia is the irrational fear of leaving home without a mobile. It affects people who are connected 24 hours a day and are unable to go anywhere without their phone. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to suffering from it, but it is increasingly common to find this pathology at all ages. Nomophobia, in addition to irrational dependence, causes many problems for those who suffer from it:

  • [Anxiety]
  • when you don’t have your mobile phone or Internet connection.
  • Tachycardia.
  • It produces obsessive thoughts.
  • Headaches and stomachaches.
  • Difficulty relating to other people.

Young people are the ones who suffer the greatest vulnerability due to the harmful use of new technologies, since for them they are the opportunity to escape from the daily routine.

But like every problem, it has a solution. For this reason, we offer you some advice to avoid nomophobia.

3 keys to overcome nomophobia or the “fear of being without a mobile”

1. Put the mobile in “airplane mode” or “do not disturb”

A very good way to disconnect even if you have your mobile with you is to put it in “airplane mode”. In this way you will not receive any notification. This can be a good trick to get used to carrying your mobile with you, but not constantly looking at it.

Another alternative is to put your mobile in “do not disturb” mode. With this configuration you will not receive notifications either, but if you take the phone out to look at it, everything that has arrived will appear. In addition, the “do not disturb” mode can be programmed and decide the time in which you want it to be activated.

2. Do not use the mobile during meals

It is very common to eat looking at the mobile. Keep an eye on him to see if they call us, send us a message, etc. This behavior is a lack of respect towards the other people with whom you share a table.

Therefore, put it aside, you will discover that you can enjoy a good time with your family and friends. To avoid looking at your phone while you eat or have dinner, put it on silent and move it away from you, so you will be safe from notifications.

3. Have self-control

Habits cannot change from one day to the next, so you will need all your willpower and a lot of self-control to stop depending on your mobile and start using it responsibly. But if you are serious about it, we are sure that you will achieve it. If you think you have a problem with the number of hours you spend on your mobile and you are not able to control yourself, ask for professional help. From techoder we will be happy to help you with everything you need.

Or the “fear of being without your mobile” [The 3 keys to overcome nomophobia](https://techoder.com/2023/04/07/the-3-keys-to-overcome-nomophobia/) If you cannot be without your mobile, one of the reasons is because technology is increasingly present in our lives. We are surrounded by devices connected to the network and we no longer know how to live without them. This is seen especially with mobile phones. Currently, **it is unthinkable for many people to leave home without it,** sometimes this even causes us a feeling of anxiety, stomach pain, and tachycardia. It accompanies us to work, when we go out for a drink with friends, if we have to go shopping, at lunch and dinner, we even use it in the bathroom. Some of the **characteristics of a mobile addict are:** - The mobile must **always be close to you.** - **You look at it continuously.** - **You look at your phone, as soon as you wake up and when you go to bed.** - **The battery doesn’t last a day.** - **You take it with you everywhere.** - **You feel that the mobile shakes constantly in your pocket.** - **You eat with your phone.** - **You delay tasks** because you are with the mobile. Do you identify with these behaviors? If you are one of those people who cannot imagine spending a single minute without their mobile phone and the mere thought of running out without it causes anxiety, we are sorry to tell you that you probably suffer from nomophobia or **fear of being without a mobile phone.** ## What is nomophobia? **Nomophobia is the irrational fear of leaving home without a mobile.** It affects people who are connected 24 hours a day and are unable to go anywhere without their phone. **Adolescents are especially vulnerable** to suffering from it, but **it is increasingly common to find this pathology at all ages.** **Nomophobia,** in addition to irrational dependence, **causes many problems for those who suffer from it:** - [**Anxiety**] - when you don’t have your mobile phone or Internet connection. - **Tachycardia.** - It produces **obsessive thoughts.** - **Headaches and stomachaches.** - **Difficulty relating** to other people. **Young people are the ones who suffer the greatest vulnerability due to the harmful use of new technologies,** since for them they are the opportunity to escape from the daily routine. But like every problem, it has a solution. For this reason, we offer you some advice to avoid nomophobia. ## 3 keys to overcome nomophobia or the “fear of being without a mobile” ### 1. Put the mobile in “airplane mode” or “do not disturb” **A very good way to disconnect even if you have your mobile with you is to put it in “airplane mode”.** In this way you will not receive any notification. This can be a good trick to get used to carrying your mobile with you, but not constantly looking at it. **Another alternative is to put your mobile in “do not disturb” mode.** With this configuration you will not receive notifications either, but if you take the phone out to look at it, everything that has arrived will appear. In addition, **the “do not disturb” mode can be programmed and decide the time in which you want it to be activated.** ### 2. Do not use the mobile during meals It is very common to eat looking at the mobile. Keep an eye on him to see if they call us, send us a message, etc. **This behavior is a lack of respect towards the other people with whom you share a table.** Therefore, **put it aside,** you will discover that you can enjoy a good time with your family and friends. **To avoid looking at your phone while you eat or have dinner, put it on silent and move it away from you,** so you will be safe from notifications. ### 3. Have self-control Habits cannot change from one day to the next, so **you will need all your willpower and a lot of self-control to stop depending on your mobile** and start using it responsibly. But if you are serious about it, we are sure that you will achieve it. If you think you have a problem with the number of hours you spend on your mobile and you are not able to control yourself, ask for professional help. From techoder we will be happy to help you with everything you need.
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