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 Well are you? Nomophobia is something that more and more of us are suffering from. It's the fear of losing our signal, running out of battery or even worse, losing our mobile phone.
According to the web security firm who conducted this survey, more than 50% of those questioned were suffering from or had experienced Nomophobia. The same survey discovered that almost 50% took their phone to the beach whilst on holiday with more than a quarter confessing to checking work emails while they were away.
About 20% admitted that they checked their emails in bed too with more than 1,000 confessing to checking texts and emails while out to dinner with a 'date'. We're not surprised are we? More often than not a group of friends are all likely to be on their Smartphones texting, checking or taking photos rather than actually talking to the person next to them.
The word Nomophobia
The term Nomophobia was coined by YouGov who conducted a survey for the UK Post Office about five years ago. The term officially means anxiety about not being able to use your mobile phone. The use of phobia may be a misconception as the phobia could just be anxiety apparently comparable to 'wedding day nerves' or a trip to the dentist.
Nomophobia isn't gender specific; both men and women suffer from it though men come out with a slightly higher percentage: 58%:48%. More than 2,000 mobile phone users were polled for this survey and most cited staying in touch with family and friends as the main cause of their need to be in communication all the time. Only 10% blame the need to be in contact on work.
How would you take precautions?
If you think you maybe suffering from this condition or fear it wouldn't take much to tip you over the edge, what would you do? Precaution is also said to be better than trying to fix something after the event.
Your signal
Ensuring you have a good signal is unfortunately beyond your control and in the hands of the service providers. You can check the strength of the signal in your area for any provider if you go to the Ofcom site. Don't forget that different service providers have differing levels of signal in different areas too.
With 4G connecting in many areas of the UK now too this can help the signal and certainly speeds up internet connections.
Running out of battery
Simple: carry your charger with you at all times to top up your charge when you get the opportunity. Make sure you ask permission before just plugging into to someone else's electricity supply though!
No credit
You never need to run out of credit as you can top up online - simple. No cause for Nomophobia here.
Loss or theft
Get the last concern covered with a mobile phone insurance policy. And of course learn to really ne aware of where your Smartphone is at all times; this way you are less likely to lose it or have it stolen. Nomophobia sorted.
Editor's Note: Harry Price is a fun-loving traveler that enjoys spending his free time writing and family time.
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