Negative Effects of Excessive Smartphone Use

Let’s talk about my personal life and the negative effects of excessive smartphone use. Almost two years ago, I didn’t know about the harmful impact of excessive smartphone use. I always used my smartphone excessively, looking at my mobile screen for one to two hours at a time. Back then, I didn’t care about anything because I was unaware of these bad habits.

When this situation continued for a year, I noticed something about my mental health—it was related to sleep and depression.

At that time, I was always depressed, I didn’t like anything, and I had a lot of trouble sleeping. Moreover, there can be many other types of problems. My other blog explains 10 Harmful Effects of Mobile Phones.

During that time, I tried many things to overcome this problem, but what helped me the most was staying as far away from my mobile screen and social media as possible.

Almost two years later, I am still trying to avoid mobile screens and social media, and now I’m healthy.

How Screen Time Affects Sleep Patterns

Screen time is a very important part of our daily life. In our daily lives, we do a lot of work, entertainment, education, and other activities using modern technology, such as smartphones and laptops. However, most users tend to overuse these devices.

Then, it starts having negative effects on their daily lives. The most dangerous consequence is its impact on sleep. Many users experience the negative effects of excessive smartphone use in their personal lives. So, be careful with smartphone use; otherwise, it may damage your child’s behavior.

Tips to Reduce Screen Time and Improve Sleep

There are many ways to reduce screen time and improve sleep. Among them, one of the most effective methods is to avoid social media and engage in other physical activities. This approach helped me improve myself, so I share my experience with others.

This topic was highlighted in a study report published by the Sutter Health Organization.