Stress or workload is no longer the sole determinant of insomnia, technology has taken a centre stage in the disruption of sleep. Delayed window browsing, scrolling in the late hours of the night, constant notifications, and cycle of disorder in digital habits are suddenly disrupting the natural rhythm of sleep-wake in the human body.
Screen-based blue light inhibits the production of melatonin, postponing the sleep onset and worsening the quality of sleep. Online studying, social media, or gaming often detect students at the expense of sleep, whereas working adults are online, all the time, and the demarcation between work and rest is downright. In the long run, this causes chronic sleep deprivation, daytime activity, loss of concentration, mood swings and lack of productivity.
The normalization of tech-induced insomnia is what is dangerous. Several people have accepted that poor sleep is an average aspect of normal life without knowing the effects of poor sleep on the long-run with regard to mental health, immunity, metabolic process, and cardiovascular vulnerability.
To solve this expanding issue, there is need to practice digital discipline, such as establishing screen times, restricting the use of devices at night, practicing sleep hygiene, accepting sleep as an absolute health essential rather than a luxury.
Do you believe that technology is eating our sleep without our knowledge?
Sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. This technology-induced insomnia could be detrimental to both physical and mental health and can cause long-term issues that may still be unknown.
There is another complication, tech induced insomnia is also a result of behavioural problem, sometimes well educated, aware individuals also just can’t reduce their screen time, scrolling, it’s becoming an addiction and sometimes individuals need help. Screen time discipline should now become part of basic upbringing in which parents can train and educate their children at young age to make better decision even when not under surveillance and prioritize their health and healthy sleep habits.
Yes, technology has advanced but health is slogging behind. Most of the young generation people have poor lifestyle, high cortisol, low melatonin in body and increased screen time is the culprit which is often being ignored.
Absolutely. Tech-induced insomnia silently affects both mental and physical health, and its long-term consequences may be far more serious than we currently realize.
Very true—screen addiction has become a behavioral issue, not just a habit. Teaching digital discipline early is essential to protect sleep and overall health.
Well said. Increased screen exposure disrupting cortisol–melatonin balance is a major yet overlooked cause of poor sleep and lifestyle disorders in youth.