Faceup
If we pronounce the word “nomophobia” you might think that we are referring to the fear of those friendly tiny beings that inhabit the forests, but no, nothing further than that. The term comes etymologically from the union of two words of English origin «nomo(bile)» and «phobia», or what is the same, fear of not having the phone with us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is one more addiction and as such causes physical symptoms and mind. Some of the common symptoms in people with nomophobia range from an unbearable feeling of anxiety or tachycardia to obsessive thoughts, headaches and even stomach aches.
It may seem like an exaggeration, but different studies have revealed that up to 71% of users are between the ages of 18 and 45suffers from some kind of dependence on the mobile phone and these figures are increasing, becoming worrying among adolescents, in which the reach reaches 85%. In addition to the problems suffered by those affected by nomophobia, this disorder can cause other types of problems in which third parties can be involved with serious consequences, for example, traffic accidents or being hit by cars on the street by not looking at the traffic lights In addition, it can also lead to problems or increase the risk of exclusion, due to poor job performance or lack of face-to-face communication skills, and even relationship problems.
With the premise of this problem that, although it remains hidden behind a veil, exists, several applications have been born that help us, firstly to be aware of the problem by measuring our levels of addiction and secondly to control and overcome it through control. This all sounds like a terrible oxymoron since trying to cure an addiction using the object of that addiction. To make it clear, it is as if we were trying to overcome alcoholism with a bottle of vodka in your hands. We have tried one of these applications and we can say that has not worked for us.
The specific application is called "Faceup" and has been developed by the expert in addiction to new technologies Marc Masip, who It has been based on surveys on behaviors that indicate addiction to new technologies.
Once we have installed the application on our phone we have to pass a small test that indicates our level of addiction. In our case we have broken the meter and we have reached a 100% addiction After this, the application offers us options to "rehabilitate ourselves" like challenges. These challenges consist of achievements that we must unlock such as do not check the phone while driving or while you are alone with your partner It also shows you somestatistics that indicate your risk of losing your job or having a car accident.
Within giving all this series of alarming and baseless data of any kind, the application subjects you to keeping track -using the clear phone, to see what achievements you have achieved. Moraleja: you stop being hooked to the phone to be hooked to an application. If you really believe that you may be going through a serious problem that could cause harm in your life or relationship with others, we recommend that you seek the help of a true professional.
