Mental Exhaustion VS Physical Exhaustion; Which affects you the most?

Hear Again said:
Once again, mental illness is NOT a weakness.

Just because mental illness is emotionally and physically exhausting does not mean it's a weakness.
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Ok..

So if it is not a weakness. What do you consider it?



The original Post, is about how exhausting one or the other is, in the first place.
 
Babyblue said:
Ok..

So if it is not a weakness. What do you consider it?



The original Post, is about how exhausting one or the other is, in the first place.
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It's a chemical imbalance that cannot be helped.

I was drawing a relationship to the way someone with mental illness copes with mental exhaustion, so I was on-topic. :)

The only time I was off-topic was when I started debating whether or not bipolar was a weakness.

Let's agree to disagree because it is apparent that you feel one way and I feel another.
 
Hear Again said:
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Re read...

because I have stated that it is not always the chemical imbalance.
I am sure you remember the malingerers threads in the past.

That is the point I am trying to cross. but everyone is so wrapped up into.....

Funny thing is!!

I never disagreed with you.

I just stated all along, it goes hand in hand. I do not feel one is worst than the other.

and of course...... some one else has worst problems, than than another.

:)




Each person has a different amount of tolerance.


some have more tolerance to pain. some has more tolerance to stay mental y stable.



It is not offensive. It is how it is.


End results......before any of you decide to judge me.

I am experiencing both. Physical and Mental pain.
 
Mental exhaution! I have been on Special International Fitness Days that lasted 8 hours each. Sure I was physically tired but after one night's sleep I could start all over again! And that without a problem!

8 hours non-stop using my brain like I currently do at work, it's just too much! I can't handle it anymore, plus the fact that I am being mobbed, it's no longer working AT ALL!

Mental exhaution is definitely the worst for me!

Jamie
 
Physical exhaustion to me is my frequent 5mile run, or 2hours of straight biking ~15mph. It has to do with the body feeling sore, unable to move for the time being.
In mentality my brain is still going. It's just my body not being able to keep up with my brain. However physical exhaustion has one big plus. It trains your anaerobic productivity so that not only your muscles stronger, you can last without as much O2. Provided that you don't overdo it, you always get stronger.

Mental weariness (omitting mood-related) to me is hours of reading up any moderate+high range of physics, Latin taxonomy, chemical properties and nomenclature, working at the company for a stint of 10 hours to get a project done; meet the quota or deadline of a client. Where your cerebellum is in charge and there are no pit stops waiting for you, leads to exhaustion.
But your body can get unhealthy from too much mental exhaustion. You only benefit in one area, in your head.

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Moderation is key.
 
Reopening this thread.

Please be civil and stay on topic.

Thanks...

Sabs...
 
I would say both of them!....Physical exhaustion....I just push harder!...to no avail. Mental exhaustion, can really knock me down! When I have both, I just go to bed! And say to hell with it all! I've learned thru the years to stop worrying about the "why's" and "how become" of situations.
 
naisho said:
Physical exhaustion to me is my frequent 5mile run, or 2hours of straight biking ~15mph. It has to do with the body feeling sore, unable to move for the time being.
In mentality my brain is still going. It's just my body not being able to keep up with my brain. However physical exhaustion has one big plus. It trains your anaerobic productivity so that not only your muscles stronger, you can last without as much O2. Provided that you don't overdo it, you always get stronger.

Mental weariness (omitting mood-related) to me is hours of reading up any moderate+high range of physics, Latin taxonomy, chemical properties and nomenclature, working at the company for a stint of 10 hours to get a project done; meet the quota or deadline of a client. Where your cerebellum is in charge and there are no pit stops waiting for you, leads to exhaustion.
But your body can get unhealthy from too much mental exhaustion. You only benefit in one area, in your head.

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Moderation is key.
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You know, I'd have to agree. Moderation is the key, or as it says - balancing it out with both areas can shed some light to this.

While Physical Exhaustion may affect you in one way but when it comes to Mental Exhaustion - It is totally a different prerogative because after all, the brain controls almost all of your body. So, That is what I was trying to make a point with it to say I believe mental exhaustion can be a lot worse than physical exhaustion.

In refer to my OP - I was only bringing the mental exhaustion vs physical exhaustion issue because we all know that we've been there at one point in our lives. I apologize, I wasn't being clear enough to say that my OP has no relation to bring the mental illness in this.
 
One last comment about mental illness and bipolar. Bipolar is a biological disorder which is why it responds to medication.

On another note, how do some of you deal with physical exhaustion/pain? As I mentioned, I have severe carpal tunnel syndrome and find it very difficult to cope with the pain. How do you get your mind to focus on something different? I've tried redirecting my attention to favorite hobbies and activities, but it is still very bothersome to me.
 
Hmmm. I guess no one experiences severe pain like I do. I'll be scheduling an appointment with a neurologist to see if he can find a way to help my CTS pain without surgery. Cortizone shots are out of the question though since I've had them before (they didn't help) and they are known to induce mania in people who have bipolar.
 
Sunday 8am to 10 pm = 14 hrs at group home

Monday 630am to 230pm- 8 hrs at Federal Government
3pm to 11pm - 8 hrs at Group home

Tuesday 630am to 230pm- 8 hrs at Federal Government
3pm to 11pm - 8 hrs at Group home

Wednesday 530am to 230pm- 8 hrs at Federal Government
1pm to 11pm - 10 hrs at Group home

Thursday 630am to 430pm - 10 hrs at Federal Government

Friday 600am to 2pm - 8 hrs at Federal Government

Saturday off to spend time with family and friends

85 hrs a week work. My mental exhausted every Wednesdays. I started to grouchy and bitch.

So frustrated with staff issues for their inappropriate approach with clients or did not do the paperwork at group home.

If I get promotion job at Federal Government, I will become relief staff at group home. I am a Case Manager at group home which is more difficult. They offer me a position Program Manager. No thanks ! It is salary, no overtime. Has to be Clinical on Call within 24 hours during weekend with no pay. Too much stressful when staff call out, you have to coverage their shifts.

Federal Government is more flexible and allow me to take a day off whatever I want. Group Home requires to look for staff coverage my shift or swap each other. It is not easy to find a good Deaf staff to work at group home due to communication with clients.

It causes my physical exultation due to clients become aggressive or instability their behaviors.

When I walked into the house, did not even look at the trash full, kitchen full of the dishes in the sink. I just wanted to hugs all of cats and dog before I dive into my bed to knock out.

I miss to seeing how beautiful outside is. I pray that I will promote a job at Federal Government then will quit my position case manager. I could not deal with immature staff anymore. I am not their babysit.
 
Kalista --

Just a question, Since you said you're mentally exhausted most of the time working a lot of hours with 2 jobs.

I am curious here - How do you find yourself relieving from these mental exhaustiveness? What do you do to keep yourself going on through the week?

How long have you been doing this?
 
Jolie77 said:
Kalista --

Just a question, Since you said you're mentally exhausted most of the time working a lot of hours with 2 jobs.
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Yes both mental and physical exhaustion during end of the day every Wednesday.

I am curious here - How do you find yourself relieving from these mental exhaustiveness?
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Go to workout or walking during lunch time or take a client after a dinner.

What do you do to keep yourself going on through the week?
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Chat with my friends on pager during break time or take for a walk down to the lake on the base.

How long have you been doing this?
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Since 2004 (relief on and off)

2006 full time as permanently
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Hear Again said:
One last comment about mental illness and bipolar. Bipolar is a biological disorder which is why it responds to medication.

On another note, how do some of you deal with physical exhaustion/pain? As I mentioned, I have severe carpal tunnel syndrome and find it very difficult to cope with the pain. How do you get your mind to focus on something different? I've tried redirecting my attention to favorite hobbies and activities, but it is still very bothersome to me.
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And if a person that is not bi polar??

You expect them to deal with pain like yourself?!?


Physical pain does take a toll on a person. Mentally.
 
Babyblue,

I also wanted to add that dealing with physical pain is no different for someone who is mentally ill than it is for someone who is not. Physical pain is physical pain regardless of whether or not a person has a mental illness on top of it. Of course, physical pain can exacerbate mental illness and vice-versa, but the ways of coping with pain are basically the same for everyone.
 
Kalista said:
Yes both mental and physical exhaustion during end of the day every Wednesday.

Go to workout or walking during lunch time or take a client after a dinner.

Chat with my friends on pager during break time or take for a walk down to the lake on the base.

Since 2004 (relief on and off)

2006 full time as permanently
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Ah I see. At least there are ways you can find yourself to cope with these exhaustion. But, Do you find yourself doing that for the next 5 or 10 years?

Ever since I've been working 10 hours every day during the week days - I'm starting to find myself mentally exhausted by Thursday or so. It gets to the point where I am TOO tired to do anything else and just want to go straight to bed to sleep it off.
 
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