The purpose of this post is to highlight the sleep disorders caused by
the misuse of the Smartphone. No doubt, Smartphone is a handy and useful device
to access the information. Being a portable device, it keeps you connected
24/7. However, misuse of this useful invention is causing different types of
sleep disorders, especially in the young generation. Over the night use of
Smartphone ruin the sleep of user which results in sleeping daytime. In the
subsequent paragraphs, you will read about the possible health issues
especially sleep disorders associated with misuse of smartphones and tablets.
How do Smartphones impair your sleep?
The smartphone is a useful device with lots of applications of daily
use. However, most of the people use this device beyond the requirements. The
first impact of the excessive use of this electronic device affects your sleep.
The following bullet points highlight the factors affecting sleep with the use
of a Smartphone.
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Sleep is impaired with excessive use. Many
youngsters use tablets and smartphones to play different types of games. Along
with the judicial use of getting information, the students spend the additional
time on the smart devices. The time specified for sleep is used to play games
that cause deprivation of sleep.
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The blue light with a short wavelength is not
only dangerous for eyesight but it also impairs your sleep as well. Continuous
watching the blue light screen disturbs the body hormone (melatonin) which
maintains the sleep and wake cycles.
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Smartphone and tablets provide uninterrupted
connectivity through social media websites. Connecting with new friends and
business partners in overseas countries is the best feature of these smart
devices. However, this connectivity urges people to stay connected without
caring for their sleep. Even many people have been found sleeping with
headphones in ears. This practice leads to sleep deprivation which further
generates different types of sleep disorders.
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Uninterrupted use of smartphones can also cause
depression and anxiety due to different reasons. Breakup is one of the social
issues which cause depression/anxiety. And 24/7 connectivity is one of the
major reasons for a breakup.
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The music lovers also misuse the Smartphone.
Many youngsters have been found listening to music in bed. This practice also
leads to sleep deprivation in youngsters.
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Smartphone is also harmful to babies. The rays
and light produced from the screen also disturb the children's sleep.
Measures to be taken to regularize sleep
Considering the proverb “excess of everything is bad” the use of
smartphones and tablets should be restricted only to the requirements. The
needs for using the devices vary with different communities. However, daily
sleep hours must strictly be observed. Every elderly need 6-8 hours of deep
sleep that never should be compromised. The use of screen filters must be
ensured to minimize the effects of blue light. The researches prove that the
use of the phone in laying position shifts more rays to the eyes. So, staring
at the screen in the bed must be avoided.
