Mental or Physical pressure - which one hurts you the most?

[MenInG]

Some jobs/situations are physically demanding, such as long shift hours - something doctors experience a lot. But at the end of the day, the pressure they have is limited to their shift time and day-to-day work consists of similar challenges. Doctor's seldom have to work on deadlines (pardon the pun!) - they follow procedures and the outcomes are usually as expected.

On the other hand, some people are faced with mental pressures where project deadlines, pressure to get more clients, deliver analytical reports etc can, well tax brains.

Which is the type of pressure you can take?

 

[FearlessRoar]

I think mental pressure can be more exhausting than physical exertion in the long run. While physical tiredness is relieved by rest. Mental fatigue from constant problem-solving and meeting deadlines can linger impacting productivity.

 

[ElRaja]

Exercise and working out can build tolerance to physical pressure, however, we often don't take the same proactive approach to handle mental pressure. Furthermore, physical pressure can be very visible and tends to elicit compassion from others, mental pressure is usually hidden and can become suffocating.

whilst this is true for most people, desis, and among them, older generations in particular, have a terrible attitude towards communicating issues regarding mental pressure, solutions are often limited to having a glass of water and getting some sleep.

im fairly good at dealing with both, have had times where ive gone 30, 40+ hours without sleeping, missing a few proper meals, etc, and i generally have a very good separation of my work and non-work life with little seapage of one into the other. the only time i fele mentally under pressure is when i cant understand something.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Mental pressure could be managed easily by tough guys and of physical pressure you need a special regiment for that.