How Being Hooked To Your Cell Phone Affects Your Health

We cannot deny the importance of electronic devices in our lives, especially in times of crisis. But while they help us stay informed and in touch with our loved ones, spending a lot of time connected can also harm our health and relationships

As reported by the International Journal of Health Sciences, some of the adverse effects that have been identified due to cell phone use focus on changes in brain activity, reaction times, and sleep quality.

Therefore, if you have felt that it is increasingly difficult for you to pay attention and even have trouble sleeping, it may be time to consider how much time you spend checking your cell phone.

Every notification and like we receive leads to the production of one of the neurotransmitters responsible for pleasure: dopamine. This is why constantly checking the cell phone is highly addictive.

Ironically, spending too much time on social media can cause depression and anxiety by feeling that our life is not "perfect" as others show. According to a study published by the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, it is recommended to dedicate only 10 minutes a day per social network. Thus, the levels of anxiety and depression decrease considerably.

Other adverse effects that have been identified as a result of excessive cell phone use are:

Emotional distancing: sentimental relationships both as a couple and as a friend can be affected by excessive use of the mobile phone.

• Low quality of parental care: minors compete with the cell phone for the attention of their parents.
• Reduced motor and cognitive skills: Reading and writing on a screen reduces concentration and the ability to write by hand.
• Reduced social skills: People prefer to isolate themselves on their device rather than socialize and communicate a message face to face.

Having a controlled use of your devices will allow you to get the most out of them without putting your health and romantic relationships at risk. In addition, specialists ensure that not being constantly exposed to online content reduces levels of social anxiety.