Habit of sleep calling or falling asleep on the phone has become a common practice for many people to feel closer to their partners or friends. Despite sounding sweet, this habit can secretly disrupt sleep quality and have negative effects on the body’s health in the long run.
Research shows that continuous phone usage before bed can reduce both the quality and duration of sleep. Sleeping while holding a phone makes it harder for a person to concentrate, and even poses risks of physical problems such as a hot phone that could potentially explode.
As reported by Verywell Health, exposure to blue light from phone screens can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm. Normally, this rhythm signals the brain to produce melatonin hormone to prepare the body for rest. If this process is disrupted, sleep becomes less restful and the body fails to fully recover.
Furthermore, the habit of sleep calling also keeps the brain constantly stimulated by conversations or notifications. As a result, the body struggles to achieve deep sleep. In the long run, lack of sleep can lead to mental health issues, including irritability, anxiety, and mood disorders.
