Why Do People Feel Phantom Cellphone Vibrations? Phantom Vibration Syndrome is real. And the only cure is to take a break from your phone for 5 days, 5 hours, or even just 5 minutes. #PhonesDownFor5, ~Disclaimer: this is not real medical advice~ Phantom Phone : r adhdmeme Phantom vibration syndrome (PVS) is the perception of a mobile phone vibrating or ringing when it is not. It is a tactile hallucination, where the brain interprets an absent sensation. It's a Mobile Phone Vibrate Stock Illustrations 677 Mobile Phone Vibrate Stock Illustrations, Vectors & Clipart Dreamstime Your brain can trick you into hearing your phone vibrate when it absolutely did not. , Its called phantom vibration syndrome, and it happens because your brain is so used to notifications that it