The document discusses the concept of diagnosing technology-related behaviors as mental disorders, specifically highlighting issues like internet addiction and hyperactive iPhone syndrome (HIS). It outlines symptoms such as anxiety, inability to communicate, and obsessive behaviors, while also suggesting treatment options like unplugging and engaging with nature and social interactions. The document emphasizes the need for awareness and seeking help for technology-related distress.

1. DIAGNOSING
TECHNOLOGY AS A
MENTAL DISORDER
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2. MENTAL DISORDER
psychological or behavioral pattern that occurs
in an individual and is thought to cause distress

3. INTERNET
ADDICTION
formally recognized as a disorder
by the American Psychological Association

4. EMAIL @#?!
check. repeat.

5. WAIT.
It’s not just the internet.
what else is there?

6. Do you have H.I.S?
HYPERACTIVE
iPHONE SYNDROME
40% more text obsessive
messages downloading
obsessive downloading of
apps

7. PHANTOM
VIBRATIONS

8. SEPARATION
ANXIETY
“So, I got this new phone last week...and I'm
not really sure what to do with it. However, I
haven't been able to put it down. Yeah, I'm
one of those people.” LAUREN RANDOLPH

9. Entering a room
and shouting your
“Hey look at me! I just got
to Amendment 21”
“I’m riding my bike...”
“I’m at home making
Enchiladas” “I’m outside your window..”
“I’m NOT home right now
and my front door is
unlocked”

10. INABILITY TO
PERFORM SIMPLE
Do you know how to use one of
these?
Do you even know what this is?

11. INABILITY TO COMMUNICATE
xkcd
COHERENTLY
Voted worst thing on the web
Find more gems
like these here

12. TALKING TO
YOURSELF

13. Is technology your
mental disorder?
what do I do now?

14. TREATMENT
yes, there is help

15. INTERNET
ADDICTION
http://www.netaddiction.com
or not...

16. Nature
Get out there
please....
save your self.
LAUREN RANDOLPH

17. SOCIAL
DRINKING
socializing and meeting real people
the keyword is important

18. SYMPTOMS
Phantom vibrations
Inability to communicate
Anxiety coherently
Talking to
yourself
Hyperactive iPhone syndrome (H.I.S.)

19. TREATMENT
Unplug & experience....the city, nature, the
world
Interaction with others (friends &
family)
Social drinking (go to a bar)

20. Get the help you
need.
Colin Loretz
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