{"id":1379,"date":"2020-06-29T16:18:53","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T16:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=1379"},"modified":"2022-01-22T19:09:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-22T19:09:09","slug":"7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Terrifying Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction You May Already Have"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cell phones are easily one of the most powerful and versatile tools in the world.<\/p>\n<p>We depend on our phones for <strong>absolutely everything. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s checking your emails on the tube to work or connecting with your family after you\u2019re done at the office, your smartphone can be a very handy accessory.<\/p>\n<p><em>The only problem of symptoms of smartphone addiction is that<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Phones are so convenient that we\u2019re quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/brianscudamore\/2018\/10\/30\/the-truth-about-smartphone-addiction-and-how-to-beat-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">becoming addicted to them<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you can\u2019t find your smartphone, you\u2019re <strong>likely the one to feel lost<\/strong>, overwhelmed, and scared. While there\u2019s nothing wrong with enjoying all the benefits of your new iPhone, problems can arise when you\u2019re so dependent on your phone that you can\u2019t live without it.<\/p>\n<p>A study from the University of Derby found that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-2977879\/One-eight-people-addicted-smartphone-use-worse-gets-study-claims.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one in eight people<\/a> are now addicted to their phones.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you know if you\u2019re a victim of the smartphone epidemic?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1430\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1430 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-9-300x157.png\" alt=\"symptoms of smartphone addiction\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-9-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-9.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smartphone addiction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e36c3cb165c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#The_Realities_of_Cell_Phone_Addiction\" >The Realities of Cell Phone Addiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#Symptoms_of_Smartphone_Addiction\" >Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#1_You_Cant_Sleep\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You Can\u2019t Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#2_Youre_Excessively_Anxious\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re Excessively Anxious<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#3_Your_Behavior_is_Changing\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Behavior is Changing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#4_You_Struggle_to_Focus\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You Struggle to Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#5_Youre_in_Physical_Discomfort\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re in Physical Discomfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#6_Difficulty_Relating_to_Others\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Difficulty Relating to Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#7_Failure_to_Cut_Down\" >7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Failure to Cut Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/#Time_to_Quit\" >Time to Quit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Realities_of_Cell_Phone_Addiction\"><\/span>The Realities of Cell Phone Addiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you panic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-phone\/\">sell your phone<\/a> to cure your addiction, let\u2019s make sure that there\u2019s a real problem that you need to overcome.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to recognize that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/ways-to-overcome-your-smartphone-addiction\/\">smartphone addiction<\/a> isn\u2019t just a trending topic like 5G or blockchain. This is a real problem that\u2019s gaining a lot of scientific attention. The <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilesyrup.com\/2018\/11\/05\/86-percent-of-canadians-own-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CTA suggests that 86%<\/a> of Canadians now own a smartphone, and the market is still growing.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, health and psychology experts are regularly creating new terminology to help understand the pathological use of phones, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/260107324_Textaphrenia_An_emerging_silent_pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Textaphrenia<\/a>: Fear that you\u2019ll be unable to send or receive texts.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/anxiety\/nomophobia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nomophobia<\/a>: Fear of being without your phone.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3677878\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phantom vibration system<\/a>: The feeling that you\u2019re constantly getting alerts when you aren\u2019t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s clear that excessive cell phone use is a serious problem for many people. However, some medical experts are still reluctant to assign the word \u201caddiction\u201d to the issue. Despite this, the symptoms of smartphone addiction are often seen as very similar to other behavioral addictions, such as the need to gamble. For instance, you\u2019ll feel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lack of control <\/strong>over your behavior;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistence <\/strong>or the inability to give up;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tolerance <\/strong>or a need to engage in the behavior more often to get the same results;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe negative consequences <\/strong>such as pain and stress;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Possibilities of withdrawal <\/strong>or feeling anxious and irritable when you can\u2019t use your phone;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential for relapse<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1431\" src=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-10-300x157.png\" alt=\"Too much time on your smartphone\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-10-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-10-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-10.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Smartphone_Addiction\"><\/span>Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Diagnostic and Statistic Manual for Mental Disorders recognizes behavioral addiction as a serious problem in the current landscape. As a result, we see a <strong>lot more <\/strong>research into smartphone addiction and what it means.<\/p>\n<p>The following symptoms could indicate that you\u2019re already suffering from an over-reliance on your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_Cant_Sleep\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You Can\u2019t Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smartphone addiction is regularly linked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/smartphone-harmful-night\/\">to problems with sleeping<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Research indicates that there are a number of reasons why smartphones could disrupt your sleep.<\/p>\n<p>As well as convincing you to check your phone instead of snoozing, your device <a href=\"https:\/\/www.physiology.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1152\/japplphysiol.00165.2011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also emits blue light<\/a>, which is disruptive to your sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The blue light of your smartphone is similar to the natural light of the sun. This means that it tells your brain to <strong>stop producing melatonin, <\/strong>which is crucial to sleep, and start producing cortisol (the stress hormone).<\/p>\n<p>People who are addicted to their phones will consume more blue light in the evening than they should. Additionally, you may find that it\u2019s hard to unplug from social and work events when you should be getting your Zzz\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Youre_Excessively_Anxious\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re Excessively Anxious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Addiction doesn\u2019t just mean that you\u2019re constantly looking at your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Although an attachment to your device <strong>is part of it, <\/strong>smartphone addiction also comes with a variety of measurable and tangible symptoms that showcase your dependence on your device. For instance, some addicts find that just the thought of living without their phone causes them severe anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re already a victim of the symptoms of smartphone addiction, something as small as waiting a couple of hours to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/iphone-repair-montreal\/\">get your iPhone repaired<\/a> could leave you tense, stressed, and agitated.<\/p>\n<p>Even leaving your phone downstairs when you go to bed could make you nervous.<\/p>\n<p>This is known as a symptom of <strong>withdrawal, <\/strong>and it\u2019s one of the most common ways to determine if you\u2019re addicted to your device.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1432\" src=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-11-300x157.png\" alt=\"Overusing smartphones\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-11-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-11-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-11.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Your_Behavior_is_Changing\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your Behavior is Changing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, the feelings of anxiety and stress that you encounter when dealing with the symptoms of smartphone addiction, can even change your personality. Although your device is a helpful piece of technology <strong>most of the time<\/strong>, when you become addicted to it, you can end up becoming a worse version of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you\u2019re addicted to your smartphone, you may find that it\u2019s difficult to let other people touch your device. If you accidentally misplace your phone, you may become overly stressed and aggressive. There\u2019s a chance that you take your anxiety out on others.<\/p>\n<p>Smartphone addiction has also been linked to an increase in impulsive behavior, driven by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/11\/171130090041.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imbalance in brain chemistry<\/a>. You may find that you\u2019re unable to stop using your phone, even when you know you\u2019re putting yourself and others in danger.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s this kind of addiction that leads to risky activities, like texting or calling other people when you drive. Remember, people who text and drive can even have <strong>worse <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techtimes.com\/articles\/8185\/20140609\/texting-is-more-dangerous-than-drugs-alcohol-while-driving-study.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reaction times than drink drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_Struggle_to_Focus\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You Struggle to Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you find that you\u2019re constantly missing out on what\u2019s going on around you?<\/p>\n<p>Even when you\u2019re sitting in the same room as your friends and family, you don\u2019t know what they\u2019re talking about, because you always have one eye on your phone. Maybe the problem even follows you into work, making it difficult for you to accomplish your professional goals?<\/p>\n<p>An inability to concentrate on what\u2019s happening around you can indicate a significant problem with smartphone addiction. If you notice that you spend more time checking social media, scrolling through photos, or checking your texts than connecting with people in <strong>real life, <\/strong>then there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019re an addict.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Youre_in_Physical_Discomfort\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You\u2019re in Physical Discomfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research conducted by the University of Zurich examined the brain-behavior of addicts on smartphones with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2017\/11\/171130090041.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EEG machine<\/a>. Soon after, the scientists learned that people who constantly use their smartphones have a high level of activity in their brain when touching a screen.<\/p>\n<p>The pleasure that people feel when they interact with their phones ensures that they keep coming back for more \u2013 even when the physical side effects begin to mount up. Excessive use of your smartphone can quickly lead to pain in your fingers and joints, as well as discomfort around your neck and back.<\/p>\n<p>Tilting your head forward to look at your screen results in a poor posture, placing stress on your cervical spine, which leads to back pain in the long term. Eventually, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychguides.com\/behavioral-disorders\/cell-phone-addiction\/signs-and-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">physical symptoms of smartphone addiction<\/a> <strong>can be crippling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1433\" src=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-12-300x157.png\" alt=\"Physical discomfort\" width=\"300\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-12-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-12-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Time-To-Upgrade_-1200-X-628-12.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Difficulty_Relating_to_Others\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Difficulty Relating to Others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you spend all your time and effort on your smartphone, then it\u2019s going to be difficult for you to connect with people, rather than technology.<\/p>\n<p>Addiction to smartphones can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/news\/releases\/how-smartphones-affect-relationships.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cause relationships and friendships<\/a> to <strong>break down. <\/strong>That\u2019s because although you might be liking and commenting on your loved one\u2019s photos online, you\u2019re not interacting with them in person.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re actually around the people that you care about, there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll spend most of your attention on your phone rather than actually connecting with the human beings around you.<\/p>\n<p>Smartphones were designed to help us stay connected to the world around us. However, the truth is that they more often cause us to disconnect from our reality and pay more attention to digital environments. You might have millions of followers and friends online, but the more time you spend on your phone, the more alone you\u2019ll feel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Failure_to_Cut_Down\"><\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Failure to Cut Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last but not least, if you\u2019re suffering from the symptoms of smartphone addiction, you might be aware of your problems. There\u2019s even a chance that you\u2019ve tried to cut down on your time using your phone before.<\/p>\n<p><em>Unfortunately, <\/em>studies show that although <a href=\"https:\/\/gifographics.co\/addiction-to-smartphones-facts-and-symptoms-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">47% of people<\/a> have tried to limit their smartphone use in some way, only around 30% actually succeeded. While you might start with the best of intentions, you\u2019re likely to be overcome by the desire to use your phone at all times.<\/p>\n<p>Some people even suffer from phantom vibration syndrome, where they can constantly feel their phone notifying them in their pocket, even when it\u2019s sitting on a table halfway across the room.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_to_Quit\"><\/span>Time to Quit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the many people dealing with the symptoms of smartphone addiction today, then the best thing you can do is look for ways to cut back.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to be clever about your plan for success. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/\">Selling your phone instantly<\/a> and exchanging it for a less enticing model might not be the right strategy for everyone. Instead, you may need to whittle down your smartphone use or restrict yourself to a certain number of minutes each day.<\/p>\n<p>When you finally feel as though your smartphone is a valuable tool in your life, rather than something crucial that you can\u2019t live without, you can consider a more drastic change.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cell phones are easily one of the most powerful and versatile tools in the world. We depend on our phones for absolutely everything. Whether it\u2019s checking your emails on the tube to work or connecting with your family after you\u2019re done at the office, your smartphone can be a very handy accessory. The only problem&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 Terrifying Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction You May Already Have<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1416,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[189],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-and-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1379"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3299,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1379\/revisions\/3299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}