Are You Afraid to Disconnect? You’re Not Alone. Ever felt your heart race when your phone dies or you lose Wi-Fi? That creeping anxiety when you can’t check your messages, emails, or social media? If so, you’re not imagining things. The fear of being offline—often called “disconnect anxiety”—is a real psychological response to our increasing … Continue reading The Fear of Being “Unplugged”: Why Some People Experience Anxiety When Offline