Medical experts call this condition ‘nomophobia’, that is, the irrational fear or anxiety of being without a mobile phone. According to a study published in the International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 94% of mobile users in the United States suffer from nomophobia to some extent. According to doctors, nomophobia is often not recognized by people themselves, but rather manifests itself in the form of silent symptoms. Complaints such as sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety, lack of concentration and mental stress become common when the phone is not in hand. Various studies conducted on students and young people in the UAE also show that excessive use of mobile phones is linked to poor sleep and mental stress.

Source: The Patriot January 06, 2026 17:01 UTC