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The Phubbing Epidemic: Are You Infected?
As a consultant physician, I often see patients coming in with complaints of chronic fatigue, anxiety, and a vague sense of "disconnect." While we run blood tests and check vitals, the real culprit often reveals itself in the waiting room: a family of four, all sitting together, yet entirely alone—heads bowed, faces illuminated by the blue light of their screens. We have a name for this now. It’s called **Phubbing** (phone + snubbing). It is the act of ignoring the person rig
Mathew Peedikayil
Mar 213 min read
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