~~December 5, 2016~~
CELL PHONE ADDICTION
~Signs and Symptoms of Cell Phone Addiction~
Although cell phone addiction is not yet listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), research has compared it to gambling addiction, which has clearer diagnostic criteria and is included in the DSM-5.
At least 4 of the following signs and symptoms are thought to comprise criteria for cell phone addiction, and the problematic cell phone overuse must cause significant harm in the individual’s life:
A need to use the cell phone more and more often in order to achieve the same desired effect.
Persistent failed attempts to use cell phone less often.
Preoccupation with smartphone use.
Turns to cell phone when experiencing unwanted feelings such as anxiety or depression.
Excessive use characterized by loss of sense of time.
Has put a relationship or job at risk due to excessive cell phone use.
Tolerance.Need for newest cell phone, more applications, or increased use.
Withdrawal, when cell phone or network is unreachable.Anger
Tension
Depression
Irritability
Restlessness
“As it appears in … full read/full credit”
~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~
The Free Thought Project
https://www.facebook.com/thefreethoughtprojectcom/?fref=ts
#SomethingToThinkAbout #Graphics #LivingInAWorld #TheWalkingDead #NotTheTVShow #Reality #CellPhoneAddiction #DiagnosticAndStatisticalManualOfMentalDisorders #5thEdition #DSM5 #Anger #Tension #Depression #Irritability #Restlessness #SignsAndSymptoms
#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress
We ALL are ONE!!
It Is What It Is 