17 Undeniable Signs You're Addicted to Emoji

Updated on 2/21/2015 at 12:40 PM

As hard as it may be to admit, emoji can be extremely addicting. While they've only been available on phones for just a few years, it is a wonder how we were able to communicate without them. From apparel, to home decor, to just the right facial expression, these little images have become the most concise way for people to depict their emotions within the world of social media and technology. But are you worried that your love for emoji is a little too much? Check out these 17 undeniable signs that you may have an addiction.

Everyone in your phone has their own designated emoji.

Excessive? Not even.

You are known to text in only emoji.

Even your friends have started to accept it.

You incorporate emoji into your home decor.

Why not?

You feel very strongly about the "missing emoji."

*wishing for an update with these emoji*

You have even gone as far as to sign the petition for a taco emoji.

Let's be real, who wouldn't want a taco emoji?

Conversations like this happen regularly.

Or like these.

You think these socks are EVERYTHING.

And the rest of these emoji gifts.

. . . and you need these shoes in your life.

!!!

Your recent emoji are the most accurate portrayal of how your life is going.

But seriously.

Sometimes the only appropriate caption is comprised of emoji.

Obviously.

You have your favorites.

lolol

And sometimes they are the only way to really show how you feel.

Cue "hands up" emoji.

They can be used to describe even your most awkward situations.

It's OK — we've all been there.

You understand the REAL meaning behind each emoji.

Clearly.

You've mastered Emoji Pop.

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This fear has crossed your mind . . . on numerous occasions.

Source: Instagram user mynameischachee

You don't understand how you ever managed to live without them.

Source: Instagram user _ll_2013_

While there may not be a clear solution to your addiction, the first step is always admitting that you have a problem and then just embracing it.