also Post-Phonum Depression; a relentless slide into
self-hatred triggered by the loss or
breakage of a phone, laptop or other high-ticket item -- often electronics. Symptoms include feeling that you don't deserve nice things, guilt, unnecessary introspection, and a desire to purchase an
OtterBox.
"Why is Rachel
sobbing in the corner at a party?"
"She just dropped her iPhone on the floor and entered Broken Phone Syndrome. I'll book an Apple Store
appointment, you go over there and tell her what a
good person she is."
