JAKARTA - In today's digital era, mobile devices have become an inseparable part of human life. Many people are used to holding cell phones almost all the time, even making it the first thing they are looking for once they wake up from sleep. Unknowingly, this habit can have a serious impact on mental and physical health.
A report from Times Now News reveals the results of a study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) showing that about 80% of smartphone users immediately open their phones within 15 minutes of waking up. This activity appears to be a common routine, but experts suggest that this habit needs to be watched out for.
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1. Increase Mental Pressure Risk
According to Fety Khosianah, a Psychological Lecturer at Muhammadiyah University, Surabaya, opening the cellphone as soon as you wake up can make someone immediately exposed to various pressures.
"This is not the right way to start the day, given the fact that someone will see the many messages from various apps, and disturb them to start the day with a calm and comfortable mind," Fety explained.
Notifications that come from WhatsApp, email, and social media can trigger anxiety, because the brain is forced to actively process information and make decisions, even before the body is completely ready.
2. Adding Stress and Depression levels
Psychiatrist Nikole Benders Hadi also revealed that the habit of seeing cell phones in the morning can exacerbate stress and cause feelings of confusion, because a lot of information is suddenly received.
"Looking at the cellphone shortly after waking up will make the stress level increase and feel overwhelmed by many things," said Nikole.
Not only that, a study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that the use of cell phones that were too frequent, especially in the morning, was closely related to sleep disorders and symptoms of depression, especially among young men and women.
3. Trigger Unhealthy Eating Patterns and Physical Disorders
This habit can also have an impact on eating patterns. When a person sees other people's uploads that seem more successful or happy, there can be a desire to compare themselves. This can affect lifestyle decisions, including choosing food, even without considering the needs of the body itself.
"This if done repeatedly can trigger obesity, especially in people who have low body metabolism," explained Fety.
On the other hand, if a person is dissatisfied with his body shape after seeing social media, they may tend to limit food excessively. This risks causing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
4. Reduce Focus and Productivity
Fety also added that when the brain is immediately invaded with information from the start of the day, the ability to focus and develop priorities will be disrupted.
"The third impact is to make it difficult for a person to focus on and interfere with the ability to prioritize tasks," he added.
Many people intend to only open their cellphones for a few minutes, but without realizing it, the time spent can reach an hour. As a result, the morning routine becomes disrupted and a person has to rush to finish the pending work.
In order not to get caught up in harming habits, Fety suggests some simple steps to start the day:
- Drink a glass of water first after waking up.
- Take a break to realize the condition of the body and mind.
- Avoid opening your phone until you're really ready to have a day.
"It's better if when you wake up you take a break and take time to clear your heart and mind so that your mental health doesn't get disturbed," said Fety.
Fety also stressed that taking too long using cell phones could trigger various physical health problems.
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"Research also shows that the use of cell phones for too long can make people have a higher risk of developing neck pain syndrome, blurred vision, excess weight, and obesity," he concluded.
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