Is it bad to sleep next to your phone?

Question

I always keep my phone right next to my head on the bedside table while sleeping, for the alarm. My cousin told me the radiation is really bad for my brain. Is sleeping next to your phone harmful?

Savitri Devi · Accepted Answer

Keeping the phone right next to your head can disturb your sleep because of the constant notifications and screen light. Try keeping it on a table far away from the bed, and read a book or listen to light bhajan before sleeping. But if you are having severe insomnia, please consult a proper doctor instead of relying on basic tips.

Sameer Alvi · Answer

My general physician explained that it is not about 'radiation' causing cancer, but the blue light which delays melatonin secretion in our brain. He strictly advised me to stop looking at my screen 45 minutes before sleeping and keep the phone at least 3-4 feet away to avoid midnight checking.

Aarav Sharma · Answer

Our minds need calm and silence to transition into deep, peaceful sleep. Constant alerts keep the brain in a state of high alert, which is not good for your inner peace. Try charging it across the room tonight and feel the positive change in your morning energy.

Kunal Sen · Answer

I used to sleep with my phone under my pillow and woke up with bad headaches and neck stiffness every morning. Two weeks back, I started keeping it in the next room and used an old-school alarm clock. Honestly, my sleep quality has improved so much and I feel fresh now.

Simran Kaur · Answer

Yes, it really ruins your sleep cycle because you keep checking it. Better to keep it on a distant table.

Is it bad to sleep next to your phone?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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