Cell Phone Addiction
Cell phone addiction is becoming common as cell phones become more popular.
Are you or your teen addicted to your cellphone? Are you are your teen uncomfortable if you are out of reach of your cell phone? Are you constantly checking to see if you have a missed call? Is your teen constantly texting?Is there decreased production due to your cell phone use? If you can answer yes to these questions, it’s a fair guess to say you or your teen are addicted. Recent studies show cell phone addiction resembles those of pathological gambling. Among the signs of addiction is feeling anxious and depressed without your phone. Using it to escape feelings of loneliness and isolation is another sign.
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Male and female addictions are about the same for either sex. Outgoing adults and teens are even more prone to addictions than their more introverted brothers and sisters. Bored and inactive for too long, teens turn to cell phones to socialize. This increases the chance of addiction. They worry they will miss a connection. Some kids can’t control the cravings. Cell phones numerous functions, phone, camera, email, games, and the Internet offer lots of reasons to stay on the phone. And if you take the cell phone away, the kids turn moody, depressed and irritable.
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The more teens talk and text on the phone the less productive they might be in more important areas. They may lose interest in developing their minds, their learning abilities, and joining in social situations. It’s in your teens best interest to keep an eye on his cell phone activities and limit cell phone use if you suspect it’s getting out of hand.
Studies on the risk of cell phones use and cancer goes on. When holding the cell phone close to your ear, it’s antenna sits close to your brain. It seems high risk for absorbing the antenna’s electromagnetic radiation. In one study Swedish researchers found an association between long term cell phone users and brain tumors. One type of tumor is an acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor of the brain’s auditory nerve. The side of the head where the cell phone meets the ear may be at risk for gliomas, malignant tumors of the connective tissue found in the central nervous system. Youngsters and teen’s nervous systems are still developing so that puts them at even greater risks for cancer associated with radiation from cell phone use. Experts cannot tell us a safe limit for cell phone use. So cutting back can only help.
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Rajesh Kumar Ram | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
cell phone and computer addiction both are equally bad!
raman13 | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
excellent
ken bultman | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I never carry mine unless I’m travelling out of town and I don’t know how to text. I guess I’m not addicted but I have a ton of missed calls.
ashan1614 | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I’m sometimes almost as guilty of talking and texting as my teen.
Papa Sparks | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I totally agree with you! Great article.
martie | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Everyone at work is always on their cell phones. It drives me nuts!
Jenny Heart | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I 100% agree with you. Great article!
Joe Dorish | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
The cancer part is scary especially for kids going forward who might have decades of cell phone addiction.
Mythili Kannan | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Great article. I never got addicted to cell phone, but to computer now a days, because of triond
chitragopi | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
A thoroughly sensible advice.
lillyrose | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Great advice! I don’t even know where mine is but you can bet when I catch up with it will have missed calls. My landline answer machine normally has 40 or 50 messages on it because even though I’m home I never pic it up. But I hate to be without my computer!
Southgate | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
cell phone is the outcome of modern technology and its usage has become inevitable.To draw a line between usage and addiction is quite difficult, especially for those people who heavily relies upon it.But one thing I can agree. Its excessive use among the student community should be curbed to some extent.That too only at home when they are under your control.when they are out it is quite impossible.The threat of brain tumor and other attendant evils has become a subject of hot debate and yet to be established.Thanks for sharing.
Darla Smith | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I actually do more texting on mine than my teenage daughter does on hers.
Frances Lawrence | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Good article. I just use mine as and when I need it. I miss the days when our lives were not ruled by the mobile phone, I don’t want to be constantly available.
cutedrishti8 | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
u r very true…
PR Mace | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Thank goodness my teens did not have cell phones. I would not but them one. I only use my cell if I am leaving the house or on trip. It usually stays in my purse. I agree this is a problem and so is computer addiction. I only use my computer to write, e-mail, research and keep up with my Triond friends. I don’t have time for forums or games.
BeatsMe | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Really liked this article. Informative and thanks for the warning.
Mary Patricia Bird | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
I pretty much only use my cell phone to keep in touch with my teenagers. My 16 year old has her phone with her all the time and I can hear the constant buzz of the vibrator when she gets texts. I’ve threatened to take it away from her a couple of times when I have found her talking on it late into the night.
Mystify | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful article to raise awareness about this sort of addiction because it is a massive problem I think.I am glad I am not addicted to my mobile but there are many people I know who are. This article including the side effects you have mentioned here is definately a worthy read and an eye opener to anyone who is addicted to their mobile! Excellent work Ruby!
cebuanaeyez | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
My daughter is married to her cell phone =) As for me, maybe if I have many friends as her, I would be too! Thanks Ruby!
Ruby Hawk | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Thank you everyone. Loved your comments.I am the last person to b e addicted to a cell phone. I don’t even hand my number out and I only turn it on when I go out in case of an emergency. I like privacy. I get aggravated at the house phone.
sunshine926 | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article and so very true. The majority of people are addicted to their cell phones. Texting can definitely get out of hand. I had to call the phone company and tell them to block it. Anybody gets carried away these days and the phone plans are very expensive. I have one of the cheapest plans AT&T and have to pay $30 each month only on gov fees. talk about rip off.
Momma B of 4 | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
TOTALLY Agree with you article. I liked this so much I forwarded it to my kids (not that they’ll agree)….it makes me crazy that no matter where you go today people are on the phone…kids, teens, adults….in the park, at the mall, in restaruants, it does not matter, people chatting away…it makes me NUTS and sadly it gets worse everyday. God help the children of tomorrow. The social interaction is gone and being replaced by texting and Email. We are always connected …no wonder everyone is so stressed out….you can’t get away from it…everyone can ALWAYS get you. What happened to the simple life we knew from days gone by. Thank you for sharing a fabulous story.
wonder | Oct 9, 2009 | Reply
Iuse it only when I go out.Ithink its not v good manners to go on talking personally in the presence of others, unless very urgent.
Borneon | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
i think we can’t escape the cellphone as people today made it essential ..
mr sir | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
I agree… Its quite a big problem
MMV Abad | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
I only use my celfone as an alarm clock. Very nice info here. Thank you.
pattiann | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
Great article! I have a cell phone and only use it to call my daughter when we leave her home alone. y daughter refuses to own a cell phone because she is too cheap! She gets along fine wthout it!
Atikin | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
As a teen myself, I do love my mobile phone loads but unlike some of the peopel I know, I am not glued to it and I’m thankful in a way that I don’t overlove my phone. Like you said, there are health effects and I value my life more than I value texting a friend. It is good to keep in touch with those who we live with but like you said, an addiction isn’t always good. Good article. Me like!
cardy | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
How true I can’t live without mine a fab read and write, good article.
Moses Ingram | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
A great article Ruby and I think we do have to be careful. I seldom use mine but my wife can’t be without it. All three of my children are grown and only one of them is an active cell phone user. There is always good information in your articles.
Mark Gordon Brown | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
Its an addiction for them for sure, preying on their need to fit in and be popular.
Jennifer Marre | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
good article. People are too reliant on cell phones and blackberrys.
Sourav | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
I’m very much cell phone addicted. And I understand your points. Very truly said. It has its disadvantages. Nice write.
Doaa Abdelfattah | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
Thank god I’m not that addicted.
Great article.
Adam Henry Sears | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
My children won’t have cell phones of their own until they can afford to pay for it by themselves. And when they get one, they will be coached on properly using it and respecting places where they are not to have one, like theaters and hospitals, meetings and your neighbour’s house. They will also be coached to keep them turned off while driving, as statistics have proven that such cell-phone use is dangerous. I am of the same opinion as you when it comes to cell phone over-usage. After all, by the time you’ve sent ten or twenty texts to complete a conversation, you will have paid more than if you had simply dialed a number and spoken directly. I guess pressing buttons is easier, lol.
Thanks for sharing, and have a good day.
G0od T0p1cs | Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
kewl topic
desertsister | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
Good one!
sweetie1 | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
this is gr8 one.addiction is real bad
Mr Ghaz | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
very interesting topics..I totally agree with you that nowadays, most of people are addicted to either h/phone and computer or both..like me..lol..Thanks for sharing this cool stuff.
sunnyzimm | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
I have a sex addiction!
sunnyzimm | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
I’d be addicted to you sweet baby
Cashmere Lashkari | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
I used to be addicted to mine, but after my baby was born its taken a back seat so its not that bad now.
deep blue | Oct 11, 2009 | Reply
We could have mental telepathy to render cellular technology useless but who is willing to train for it. We could only talk about the ill effects of cellphones but our way of life is dull and incomplete without it. As for me I await sony ericsson’s experia x2 to hit the market so i could make my comments on my friends here at triond even I’m on the move. Nice topic, Ruby.
mdizar | Oct 12, 2009 | Reply
Well im a teenager and i got my own cellphone. I got 3 of them but i didn’t use it much compare to computers. Nice infomation from you and thanks for sharing with us the causes and dangers.
Daisy Peasblossom | Oct 12, 2009 | Reply
I had a cell phone briefly. My experience with them is that they are a) expensive; b) Annoying (I don’t always want to be found.) c.) Confusing–computers are easier. Guess I’m not addicted.
Teves | Oct 15, 2009 | Reply
I only use my cellphone when its needed…Not for fun.
jessica | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
yay cell phones
Cindy Mackendrick | Nov 2, 2009 | Reply
whats a cell phone
CutestPrincess | Nov 5, 2009 | Reply
i once become a cellphone addict… thanks for sharing