#1 - Phantom Vibrate
If you're like a lot of people in the world, you've probably felt your phone vibrate, only to check it and realize that you have no new notifications, texts, or missed calls. Don't worry, you're not insane - A lot of people actually experience this.
#2 - More Common Than You Think
The phenomenon is known as "phantom vibrate" and it's a lot more common than you think. Because it was so common, there have been multiple scientific studies on this phenomenon. What they found was that 80$ of people experienced phantom vibrate.
#3 - What Causes It?
But what causes this strange experience? There have been many sources that suggest it's linked to addiction. We have become so addicted to our smartphones in today's day and age, it's easy to see how this could be a cause for phantom vibrate.
#4 - We Want To Feel It Vibrate
It's a well-known fact that people sometimes "see what they want to see" or "hear what they want to hear." That same logic applies when it comes to our smartphones. People really want to feel like someone cares about them enough to text them. That's why we feel the phantom vibrate.
#5 - Statistics
There are a few statistics that you should know about when it comes to phantom vibrate. The more time you spend on your phone, the more likely you are to experience this phenomenon. That's because you're probably having a lot of conversations.
#6 - More Interesting Facts
There are quite a few interesting facts when it comes to this phenomenon. For one thing, you don't even have to have your phone on your body to experience the phantom vibrate. You can have it on your desk and still experience it.
#7 - Teens Are More Likely
This might come as no surprise, but teens are much more likely to experience this. This is probably due to the fact that teens typically spend a lot more time on their phones than older people, and as previously mentioned this results in a higher chance of phantom vibrate.
#8 - There's Nothing Wrong With You
But before you start freaking out, it's very important to understand that if you experience this, there's nothing actually wrong with you. It's just something that's been happening as a result of the move towards everyone using smartphones.
#9 - Phone Problems
Although this phenomenon is not a disease and it's certainly not indicative of mental illness, it is a sign of someone who can't go without their phone for a single day. Try to spend less time on your phone, and you should notice that this weird experience will stop.
