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When Your Phone Ping Feels Like a Threat: The Science Behind Cortisol Spikes, Sleep Disruption and Notification Anxiety

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Supriya Ramesh

Updated Jul 29, 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

SummaryConstant notifications can trigger your hormones, leading to cortisol spikes, adrenaline rushes, and dopamine traps that lead to anxiety, burnout and disrupted sleep. Here is what really happens inside your body when your phone pings and how to regain control.

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