Every time I get a new phone, I'm on edge for fear that something will go wrong with it, especially when I brush up on online posts of the same phone breaking, and the anxiety instantly goes through the roof.
I'm afraid to let anyone else touch my cell phone, and I have to spend a lot of time checking it over and over again every day for scratches or damage.
If you don't accidentally stumble, your mind just falls apart and the whole thing is emo.
Hi, I can empathize with you when I see what you've shared, and here's a chat about a few of my thoughts:
1, Is this fear of something breaking only for cell phones, or is it the same for other items?
If it's the cell phone alone, what does cell phone damage really mean to you? Is it a financial burden or an emotional attachment?
2. You said that you were particularly concerned when you "bought a new cell phone", but how long does this state of affairs last? For example, after using it for a few months, will you let your guard down?
To put it another way, do you have similar concerns when you buy something else new, like a computer or a bag?
Let's be honest, who doesn't love a new cell phone when it arrives? We all use it carefully, but it's quite normal to be a little more casual after a long time.
But if it's already affecting your life, then maybe you care more than the usual.
What specifically are you afraid of? Is it the expensive price of the phone, or the heartache of having to buy it again if it breaks?
How would you react if you did accidentally break it? That's a question worth thinking about.
3. The fact that you're always checking your cell phone makes me a little curious.
Since you're afraid of damage, shouldn't you take more protective measures? Like putting a film on and wearing a case instead of always making sure it's broken or not.
It's as if you have a pre-determined script that says "it will be bad", and checking it over and over again is more like validating that expectation, which adds to the anxiety.
It's okay to love new things, but if it becomes a burden, you need to be more self-aware and find a balance.