Looking at the phone screen before falling asleep causes much more harm than we think. Research has revealed that screen light exposure, especially at night, negatively affects both physical and psychological health. Experts made important warnings, saying, “It is time to see the darkness, not the night screen.”
BLUE LIGHT SABOTATES SLEEP
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Blue light emitted from phone and tablet screens suppresses the melatonin hormone that governs the body’s natural sleep pattern. This delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and causes waking up tired in the morning.
Scientists stated that blue light gives a “sleep, earlier” signal to the brain and confuses the biological clock.
MENTAL STIMULATION BRINGS STRESS WITH IT
Social media streams, fast content and notifications prevent the brain from resting.
According to experts, screen use before sleep:
– Increases mental load
– Increases anxiety and stress levels
– Triggers the feeling of “not being able to turn off the head”
For this reason, people have difficulty falling asleep even if they go to bed.
NIGHT NOTIFICATIONS DISTURB THE INTEGRITY OF SLEEP
Even putting the phone on silent is often not enough. Notifications, vibrations or flashing screen light at night trigger unconscious micro-arousals. This prevents the person from feeling rested in the morning.
THE RISK IS GREATER IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Experts emphasize that especially young people spend more time in front of screens at night. According to research, one of the most important causes of sleep disorders in young people is intense phone use before sleep.
TURN OFF SCREENS AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE
Here are the recommendations of experts to protect sleep health:
– Stop using your phone at least 1 hour before going to sleep.
– Activate night mode and blue light filter.
– Prefer books, dim lighting or breathing exercises instead of the phone in the bedroom.
– Turn off notifications completely.
SLEEP PATTERN AFFECTS DAILY PERFORMANCE
Quality sleep; It directly affects energy, attention, memory and mood. Experts pointed out the importance of this habit, saying, “An hour of screen detox at night provides high performance throughout the day.”
