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9 Signs You’re Too Addicted to Your Cell Phone

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

If you’re reading this, you’re definitely guilty of being too addicted to your phone. I’m writing this so clearly I am too; don’t feel so bad. It is crazy to say but our phones truly have become our worlds. Your phone does everything from holding your Starbucks gold card information to documenting our prime moments up at the townhouses. The first step to coping with an addiction is admitting that we have one. We all have our guilty pleasures, mine just happens to be my phone!

1. Your phone is in your hand constantly.

Everywhere you go whether it be the walk to class, or to the bathroom; that phone is in your hand.

2. You use your phone while using the bathroom. If you think it is normal to sit on a toilet while scrolling through Instagram, say “I.”

3. You sleep with your phone charging right beside you.

Who needs a guy to cuddle with when you have your phone right?

4. You have to charge your phone at least three times a day.

Seriously where is the nearest outlet.

5. You are on the hunt for wifi everywhere you go. “What’s the wifi password?”

6. You respond to text messages within seconds. It is not because you are readily available; it is because your phone is readily available.

7. More than two minutes away from your phone = you having a full on panic attack. Separation anxiety is so real.

8. People ask you why you are constantly on your phone and you use “answering emails,” as your excuse. It is true, emails are very important.

9. You drop your phone on your face at the end of the night because you are about to doze off and still on it. You just have to spend every waking second on your phone. 

Alexis DiZenzo is a motivated Connecticut native. She attends Fairfield University where she is majoring in digital journalism and minoring in marketing. She is currently co-campus corespondent of Fairfield's Her Campus chapter. Along with managing Her Campus Fairfield, Alexis has interned with The Secured Lender Magazine, and NBC Sports. She is a contributing writer for Elite Daily as well as Thought Catalog. In the early stages of her college career, Alexis has taken the initiative to reach far among the stars and achieve goals early on. She has a great sense of editing, writing, publishing, marketing and leadership as well as strong interpersonal skills. (And a fun-loving, outgoing personality!) Alexis' favorite book (and movie) is The Great Gatsby, she lives by the words of Carrie Bradshaw and you could definitely find her on a beach, soaking up the sun. Instagram @alexisdizenzo www.alexisfdizenzo.com
Pamela is currently in her senior year at Fairfield Univerity where she is majoring in management. In her free time she enjoys working out, spending time with friends and family and binge watching reality television. *guilty*.... Follow her on instagram! @pamelagrant