You know that feeling: The unnerving sensation that someone is trying to reach you. Whether it’s a text or a call, you’ve become attuned to the familiar vibration. There’s actually a name for the sensation, and it’s called “phantom vibration syndrome,” according to Georgia Institute of Technology researchers.

The findings, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, showed that the unsettling feeling of missing a phone call or text message is a real problem that affects 90 percent of students who were queried for the study.

It happens when any movement — whether it’s a muscle twitch, the rustle of clothing or someone bumping into you — makes you think your phone is vibrating, as if it has become an extension of your body.

Our constantly connected society has become addicted to technology. We live by the light of our smart phones, tablets, smart watches and laptops. In one study, researchers from the University of Glasgow found that half the participants reported checking their email once an hour, while some checked 30 to 40 times an hour. But the constant interruptions can take a toll on the brain, which needs time to rest and recover. It’s also been well-established that staring at a screen can seriously disrupt sleep.

To wean yourself off electronic devices, try “detoxing” once a week — perhaps on a Saturday or Sunday — by leaving your phone at home and tucking away tablets and laptops. Set intervals to check instead of compulsively reading everything that makes its way to your inbox. And consider hiring a “virtual assistant,” someone who provides professional help remotely. You don’t have to manage everything yourself. With a little moderation, technology doesn’t have to run your life.