Most of the time when we look at those around us we see them absorbed by their mobile phone- they check more and more often for new messages through various apps or simply look for something on the internet. This phenomenon is called nomophobia and is classified as an addiction.
If all these things could be observed in the context where we were not discussing travel restrictions or home lockdown, in this context the temptation to get our hands on the mobile phone is even greater.
When we check our phone or open it to search for something on the internet we do it in a way that we consider it to be normal and we do not think that this could be classified as an addiction or that it may have other implications.If we look at our own behavior we will notice that we are constantly trying to be in contact with others to post something from the places where we are or to praise a new preparation that we have discovered. All this has been labeled by a British researcher as "fear of parting from the mobile phone", this syndrome has been reported since 2008. As phones became smarter, we also saw an increase in their use, hence a growing manifestation of nomophobia.
We can say that nomophobia is actually a common feature of young people, because they cannot conceive everyday life without a smartphone and the functionalities they offer. If we do a little experiment and install an app that allows us to see how much we have used the mobile phone and which apps are accessed most often, we will certainly have some figures we did not anticipate.
If the mobile phone is a necessity nowadays, we can control how we use it so that we don't become his prisoners. A few simple things we can do, would be:
1. More human interaction. When we talk to others through social networks or messaging apps we perceive this interaction as a direct humaninteraction. In reality this is just a perception of our brain. Try to socialize more face-to-face, because no video or messaging app can replace that feeling when you're talking to someone and enjoying your favorite drink.
2. Impose your own rules of use. Probably the hardest thing is to impose yourself when to check your mobile phone, but you can do a few simple things to help you in this endeavor. For example, you may not use your mobile phone during a meal or when you're walking with your child to the park. These little mobile phone breaks will help you enjoy other more important things around you.
3. Avoid groups as much as possible. We all found ourselves at some point trapped in endless discussions on whatsapp. In fact, these conversations that we are just watching are taking up more time than we imagine and amplify our need to interact more online and less in person.
4. Use special app designed to limit your phone utilization. If you fail to impose your own limits, there are apps that can help you do this, and with them you can create rules that they will surely follow.
It is a reality that we are increasingly absorbed in technology and especially by mobile phones, but, we must not forget that human interaction is actually the one that matters and no application can replace a handshake or a hug.
Although it is difficult for us to recognize whether or not we have that dependency, there are a number of tools that can determine this, all we need to do is identify the right instrument.
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