Health News: This dangerous brain disease of hearing the phone ring without ringing is on the rise among young people.
Health News: Ringing without ringing is a dangerous brain disease that is on the rise among the youth these days. From checking e-mails or paying at the ration shop, mobile dependence is increasing everywhere. It causes serious health problems for everyone. One of these is the habit of repeatedly checking our phones. Nowadays people have fallen prey to strange misconceptions regarding mobile phones. They often feel that their phone is ringing or vibrating, however when they look at the phone, they find that there are actually no notifications or calls. This problem of hearing ringtones in the ears without the phone ringing also causes mental problems like anxiety and stress. The growing problem of 'phantom vibration syndrome': Health experts say that you suddenly feel your phone vibrating in your pocket and when you pick it up, no messages or calls are received. It may suddenly feel like this while sitting. As the graph of mobile usage is increasing every day, this problem is continuously increasing. According to the National Institutes of Health 2024 reports, the problem of anxiety disorders among the population is rapidly increasing due to phantom vibration syndrome. This condition is called a tactile hallucination, which means feeling something that isn't really there. People are falling victim to this syndrome due to excessive use of phone and dependence on it. This number is constantly increasing. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. This problem existed earlier too, but with the increasing use of smartphones, more and more cases are now coming. Psychologist Dr. Samita Pandey says that such incidents are more common among the youth due to their high dependence on mobile phones. He always has his phone with him and uses it while eating and going to the bathroom. We also call this the fear of missing out. In some cases, they hear the phone's ringtone, message beep, vibrate, which is not really there. Even if one uses his phone frequently and keeps it on vibrate mode, he may face such problems. This happens due to high dependence on the phone. Dr Sachidanand Singh, Psychiatrist, BMCH, said cases of phone addiction are mostly seen in children and adults. We receive three-four cases of Phantom Vibration Syndrome every month. The main reason for this is internet addiction and continuous use of phone. When we want certain things, our brain releases a chemical called dopamine. Once you're addicted, your brain demands you look at things. In such a situation, consult your doctor. Take a break from your phone for a few hours. Blend in with the family. Discuss different topics. Also Read: Buses Now Available On These Routes If the problem escalates, do these solutions – Take a break from your phone – Take some time for yourself with phone-free meditation – Create a time limit for usage. Phone – A digital detox is to disconnect the device temporarily – indulge yourself in creativity, focus on your hobbies, meet people – do time management – schedule time for phone, family, friends, etc. – 1 19-year-old student said he took online classes during the Corona period. Apart from this, she has become habituated to watch web series on her mobile, make regular video calls with friends, make reels, and repeatedly check her phone when she doesn't receive a call. It is common to check social media whether there is news or not. I am taking treatment as the problem has increased. Case – 2 A 25 year old man says he likes to look at his phone during office hours. Even after going home they use video, reel, social media etc. on their phone for a long time. He felt his phone vibrate several times in the last few days. Even on the way he stopped the car and checked his phone. When the problem started getting serious, I consulted a psychiatrist on the advice of my friend. The post Health News: Ringing without ringing, this dangerous brain disease is on the rise among young people appeared first on Prabhat Khabar.