You Might Be A Cell Phone Addict If…

Blackberries, Crackberries. Cell phones, Hell phones. It all depends on how you look at them. In one sense, cell phones are unbelievable mobile devices that can do it all. They allow you to take pictures and video, send emails, view maps and get directions, organize your day, and even listen to music. And sometimes you can even make calls when you have good reception. On the other hand, cell phone addiction can be consuming for many people, a high tech dependency. Are you addicted to your cell phone. You might be if…

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Your Cell Phone Beckons You From Across The Room

For many people, missing a text message, a phone call, or an email is not acceptable. A flashing indicator light just cannot be ignored. In professional situations, it’s understandable if you have to answer your cell phone during the day. But for many jobs, this is not the case. You don’t have to be available 24 hours a day just because you own a cell phone.

You Don’t Know The Last Time You Turned It Off

Is your phone on when you go to the movies, to church, to dinner with friends? Most of us don’t ever actually turn the phone off and there doesn’t seem to be any reason not to leave it on. But you might be a cell phone addict if the thought of turning it off for an hour or two makes you anxious.

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You Feel Lost During The Day If You Leave It At Home

If you leave your cell phone at home in your Los Angeles apartment, do you have to go back and get it? Can you make it through an entire day without it?

You Have Landline Service At Your Apartment Just For The Internet

Or maybe you don’t even have a landline, after all you can access the internet from your mobile phone.

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You Drive While Texting, Shower While Texting, or [insert something ridiculous here] While Texting

Obviously, some of these scenarios are extremely dangerous. Driving while texting can impair drivers as much as, if not more than, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

You Don’t Know Anyone’s Phone Number

Some of us depend on our cell phonebooks because they contain contact information for the most important people in our lives. Do you know the phone number for your child’s daycare provider, your best friend’s work phone number, or your mom’s home phone number?

There are definitely many reasons why the cellular phone is a great little piece of technology. Among other things, they’re portable computers and cameras. My favorite feature is the cell phone GPS capability. I’ll never get lost as long as I have my sidekick. But, being addicted to this mobile device can be a double-edged sword, negatively affecting other areas of your life. Are you a cell phone addict? Why not try turning it off for a couple hours today?

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