In Britain, where cell phones outnumber people, researchers asked volunteers to answer questions typically used to uncover addictions to gambling and other problem behaviours.
It turns out that 17 percent of the respondents had an unhealthy dependence on their cells, based on their answers to the questions.
More than a third said they were preoccupied with their phones and used them to escape their problems or lift their moods.
And a whopping 65 percent said they continued to use their cell phones despite mounting bills.
In another study, the same researchers asked volunteers to give up their cells for a few days.
When they gave up the constant connection, the study subjects actually felt less stressed, and their blood pressure didn't spike as high when they talked about their phones.
Try turning yours off for a couple of days and see how you feel.
Some face-to-face time with friends may be just the right replacement for cell phone overload.
If you decide to take a cell phone hiatus, be sure to let the important people in your life know how and when to reach you.
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2007-01-08 03:25:32 · 6 answers · asked by kayamat_ka_din 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Seems like the people who are really 'trapped by their cell' are just too busy to answer this. Proves the case!
2007-01-08 03:56:16 · update #1
I would love to be able to switch mine off for a few days but even if I go to the shop and forget to take it with me I stress out cos I feel like I need it permanently by my side. I definitely have an unhealthy relationship with my mobile!
2007-01-08 03:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use my phone as an organiser for birthdays and reminders a lot (Smaller than a diary), and all of my friends know it as my main number, but to be honest, I could live without it. I didn't get a mobile until the year 2000. I was 18 at the time, so it wasn't that I was too young. I just wasn't interested. I text a fair bit, so I would miss that.
I live at least 160 miles away from most of my friends, so permanently switching it off is out of the question.
2007-01-08 03:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by genghis41f 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's really interesting. I very rarely use my mobile now. I mean, when I was a kid my mother shouted on me from the back door to come and get my dinner. Now mothers text their kids. It's nonsense.
2007-01-08 03:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I only use mine to respond to incoming calls. I rarely make calls.
I like to have one with me though. For emergencies or to let someone know if I'm running late.
2007-01-08 03:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have there uses
2007-01-08 04:22:53 · answer #5 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After all your ramblings, all I have to say is... I use my phone when I need to.
2007-01-08 08:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by DikiDoo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋