Social media can significantly impact sleep cycles in many ways. Tap to check out how social media is linked to your sleep cycle.
Disrupt melatonin
Excessive use of social media on phones and laptops can disrupt melatonin production (the hormone responsible for sleep) because it produces blue light.
AFFECTS SLEEP CYCLE
Using social media platforms before going to bed can disturb your sleep cycle and even can result in insomnia, which is a common sleep disorder.
STRESS
Excessive use of social media can cause stress, which can also affect your sleep cycle and can worsen your mental health.
FOMO
Excessive use of social media affects mental health and sets unrealistic goals that can cause FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), which can also affect the sleep cycle.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND SLEEP
A study by Harvard Health suggests that unhealthy lifestyles and excessive use of social media can cause sleep disorders.
TIPS FOR HEALTHY SLEEP
Consume a balanced diet, limit the use of digital devices, perform physical exercise, and practice meditation for a healthy sleep cycle.
CONCLUSION
Limit the use of digital devices to maintain a healthy sleep cycle. Consult a health expert for personalised advice.