APOCALYPSE WATCH: 47% of Americans 'Can't Last a Day' Without a Smartphone

I’m at a stop light — there’s my phone. I’m bored in a meeting — there’s my phone. I’m spending 5-10 minutes “occupied” — there’s my phone. Whatever the need, my phone is my trusty sidekick.

The difference between me and you (shout out to Dr. Dre) is that I can put the thing down, take a deep breath, and walk away. However, there are others who break out in hives if the thought even comes up in conversation.

And thanks to this study by Bank of America, we find that almost half of this country feels the same way.