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Increased Nighttime Anxiety

Keeping your phone close can create a sense of “always being on.” Even when you’re tired, your brain stays alert, anticipating messages, alerts, or updates. Over time, this can increase stress and make it harder to truly relax before sleep.

More Late-Night Screen Time

When your phone is within arm’s reach, it’s tempting to check “just one more thing.” Minutes turn into hours, pushing bedtime later and reducing total sleep. This habit can affect focus, mood, and energy the next day.

Morning Fatigue and Brain Fog

Interrupted or shortened sleep often leads to waking up feeling tired, unfocused, or irritable. Over time, this can affect school performance, memory, and motivation, especially for teens and young adults.

Reduced Sleep Routine Consistency

Using your phone in bed blurs the line between rest and activity. Your brain begins to associate the bed with scrolling instead of sleeping, making it harder to fall asleep quickly—even when you put the phone away.

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