Can a Lack of Internet Connection Cause Stess?

A survey by Virgin Media has shown that a large proportion of the UK become stressed when they lose their internet connection or mobile phone reception. The report has revealed around 35% of the people surveyed become distressed without internet access, with another 27% claiming to get worried when they can’t contact friends online (what is wrong with some people!)

31% claim to get upset(?!) when not working online, and another 20% say that not being able to search for the best deals makes them hot under the collar. Another quarter of those surveyed freak out when they can’t access online maps, whilst another 21% said that online dating was a huge factor in their lives.

Virgin Media’s chief operating officer, Mark Schweitzer, said -

An ‘always on’ lifestyle may not be for everyone but the report highlights that there is a significant number of people for whom always being connected actually increases peace of mind.

Call me old fashioned, but being in touch with people 24 hours a day can be quite intrusive, and sometimes I’d prefer a day of total peace and quiet. People today are so wired for technology, maybe they should try a bit of a break from their social networking sites, take a look around and smell the roses.

As an ex-text addict, it was quite a shock when I first went travelling to no longer be in constant touch with people 24/7. But after a while you begin to enjoy the added freedom that being uncontactable can sometimes bring. The day I become distressed without internet access is the day you can section me!

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