Are you addicted to your cellphone?

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A survey by Time Magazine revealed that 84% of people won't go a day without their cell phone.
     
It's part of a growing trend of nomophobia, or people who are afraid of living without a mobile device.
     
"A lot of things we choose not to give up on an addiction telling ourselves we can't live without it, but that's just a thought that maintains the addiction," said Dr. Thomas Rea. Rea is the Director of Psychological Services at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.
     
As with most addictions, phones can provide the fix that people long for.
     
From social media, to games, to messages, we want things now.

"With everything being wireless and they're always trying to make it even quicker than it was before, it just really feeds into those issues to get something right now, get that fix right now," said Dr. Rea.
     
However, in a world where technology is key, how can we drop the addiction? It's as easy as making the choice to step away.

"The more you can put that stuff down and force yourself to get out, do other things that are enjoyable," said Dr. Rea.