A User's Perspective

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 Introduction

    In today’s society, I find that social networking services (SNS) have become an indispensable part of my daily life. While they are incredibly useful for staying connected with friends, gathering information, and expressing myself, I often find myself becoming overly dependent on them. This state of "social media addiction" has a serious impact on my sleep.


Why We Can’t Stop Using SNS

   I find that SNS platforms are designed to be accessible anytime, anywhere, constantly delivering new posts and notifications. Especially at night, I often pick up my phone with the intention of "just checking for a moment," only to find myself scrolling for thirty minutes or even over an hour. I think this happens because my brain is seeking the next rewarding or interesting post—an effect driven by dopamine.

The Impact on Sleep

   From my standpoint as a user, I experience several specific changes:

  • Delayed bedtime: Browsing social media pushes back my intended sleep time, reducing my total sleep duration.

  • Lower sleep quality: The blue light emitted from screens suppresses my melatonin production, leading to lighter, less restful sleep.

  • Night-time awakenings: Notifications during the night may wake me, prompting me to reopen SNS and further disrupt my sleep cycle.

    These effects can result in reduced concentration the next day, chronic fatigue, and even a decline in my mental health.


User Struggles and Coping Attempts

    I often feel conflicted, thinking, “I want to stop, but I can’t,” or “Browsing SNS at night is my only time to relax.” I’m constantly balancing the convenience of social media with the health risks it poses, realizing how hard it is to manage my own usage. Recently, I have started using tools like screen time limits, night mode settings, or disabling notifications. However, even these measures often fall short of truly disconnecting me from SNS.


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