Do you have Nomophobia?

Nomophobia. Noun. Fear of not having a functioning mobile.

Do you suffer from this modern malady? You know, like when you're on the bus and are struck down by a sudden panic attack because you've realised that (horror of horrors) you've left your mobile at home?! Or when you go into total meltdown because your phone has gone flat in the middle of a convo with your BFF?!

Most of us can't imagine life without our mobile phones, but being connected 24/7 can have some pretty negative consequences. Check out this month's Girlfriend magazine (August issue, Miranda Kerr cover) for six psychologist-endorsed reasons why you should switch off your moby every now and then.

Meanwhile, let us know on the comment board below whether you think your phone has a good or bad impact on your life. Could you live without your mobile?