Zine: Folha Psico UNIFEOB

Abstract

Considered a “first world problem”, the term nomophobia implies the fear or anxiety of staying away from the cell phone, causing significant interference in the daily lives of those affected, causing them to use the device many times, at inappropriate times. This term emerged with the increased use of mobile technology, nowadays it is a sacrifice for most people to go a day without being connected. With this feeling of being connected to the world, the person creates a fear of disconnecting from it or losing something they consider important, and can cause anxiety, panic attacks and even physical symptoms such as tremors. Nowadays, with this "disease" of the new world there are treatments, such as therapy and it is recommended that everyone build healthy habits around technology.