I agree that it's deeper than just dopamine addiction. I think the phone provides relief from our deepest insecurities. For me, I found putting down the phone (

I agree that it's deeper than just dopamine addiction. I think the phone provides relief from our deepest insecurities. For me, I found putting down the phone (and alcohol) came much more easily when I addressed the real issues I was trying to escape from or find answers to.