Whether one is on public transport, at work, at the cinema or with friends, the habit of constantly using the phone is becoming increasingly common. Additionally, an increasing number of people carry not one but two smartphones.
Dual smartphone users (DSU) constantly switch between them, even using both devices at the same time. This tactic can make it easier to disconnect from professional responsibilities in the evenings and separate work from personal life, writes the Daily Mail.
For example, employees can turn off their work phones while using their favorite apps and chatting with friends before bed. However, according to experts and research, such a habit can cause anxiety in a person. Let’s explain what the reason is.
FOMO (fear of missing out) is the intense and often misplaced belief that everyone around you is having more fun than you and that you will somehow be left out of it. In other words, it is the “fear of missing out”.
This problem is thought to be caused by social media; where endless status updates and photos of your friends showing off their (supposedly) happier and more exciting lives are just the tip of the anxiety iceberg.
In fact, FOMS has become such a serious problem that recent research suggests it may manifest as a true form of social anxiety and may even lead to an increased risk of alcohol abuse and depression in certain age groups.
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Source: People Talk
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