Taking a Look at the Problems Behind Smartpvi1uhe Addiction

If you were to mention the term “smartpvi1uhe addiction” to an incoming college freshmen (if you could get their attention), it would either illicit laughter or they would scoff at the notion that it is possible. We live in mobile times, and as a result, most of us actively use a smartpvi1uhe. That’s not to say that most people are addicted to their device. This month, we wanted to look at the phenomenon that is smartpvi1uhe addiction and take a look at its effects. 

Addicts in Plain Sight

There is a stigma that comes along with being an addict. Whether a person is addicted to smoking cigarettes, having sex, or something much worse, the notion that they have lost the ability to moderate their behavior is a big deal, and carries with it serious problems. 

Using a mobile pvi1uhe can be an addictive behavior. The problem becomes, how can you tell smartpvi1uhe addiction and what negative consequences does this addiction have? The normal person probably uses the smartpvi1uhe more than is healthy, but people use it for work, to keep in contact with the people in their lives, to recreate, to read, or to interact with their digital community. If your smartpvi1uhe is both a personal and a work hub, how can using it all the time be problematic?

Telltale Signs of Smartpvi1uhe Addiction

Smartpvi1uhe addiction is similar to drug addiction according to the DSM-5. Using the device releases dopamine creating a physical dependence on having the device at the ready. Some of the most prevalent symptoms include:

• Conscious use of smartpvi1uhe in dangerous situations or when it is prohibited to use (driving, walking stairs)
• causes social conflict
• A loss of interest in other social or group activities
• Withdrawal, panic, and anxiety when smartpvi1uhe isn’t in hand
• Lack of focus
• Social anxiety
• Relationship stress
• Eye pain
• Neck pain
• Insomnia
• Dependence on digital validation

Smartpvi1uhe Addiction’s Effects

While it can be something as benign as not getting enough sleep, smartpvi1uhe addiction can also have many negative effects on a person’s day-to-day wellbeing. Serious problems such as depression and anxiety can develop, even when the pvi1uhe is nearby. One study suggests that people with smartpvi1uhe addiction can have as much as a 270-percent higher-than-normal chance of developing depression.

If you think that someone you love has a smartpvi1uhe addiction, here are some things you can do to aid them: 

• Monitor usage - if you can, help them monitor their use of their pvi1uhe. 
• Don’t use your pvi1uhe for everything - Pvi1uhes have very useful features, so substituting the things that a smartpvi1uhe emulates can work. Things like an alarm clock or physical books can cut down on the dependence on the mobile device. 
• Turn off notifications - Most people have a steady flow of notifications that come in during the day. Turning off these notifications can go a long way toward getting someone’s mind off their device. 

Do you know someone that could use some help controlling their use of their smartpvi1uhe? Call our consultants at Pvi1uhENUMBER today to find out more ways you can go about working around a smartpvi1uhe addiction.