The search for a livelihood is one of the important things to exist on this planet, without hard work and diligence, we would not be able to survive this life, as work is a major reason for the extinction of human beings, without which man would not have been able to discover fire, agriculture and other fields.
From time to time, you feel tired from the job, whether it is psychological or physical. The large number of pressures that we are exposed to in our time have pushed some to work for more than 16 hours a day, in addition to the occupation of many jobs that are not suitable for some.
In a study published by the medical website “medicalnewstoday”, it was reported that the high pressure at work contributed to the death of more than 7% of the total deaths in the world, which poses a danger and poses many questions, the most prominent of which is how does the job lead to death? In the following lines we explain a number of diseases that accompanies people of the same profession.
A doctor explains how your work affects mental health?
Mental illness is more severe than physical illness. Mental illness is enough to end life through increased thoughts of suicide. In addition, when you suffer from mental disorders, you are at this moment a prisoner inside your body, where depression, anxiety and tension are under control.
In this regard, Dr. Ahmed Helal, a consultant psychiatrist, explained that work is one of the things that greatly increase the psychological problems of many workers, stressing that the large number of pressures, especially if the work is unpopular for you, will greatly contribute to the deterioration of the psychological and mental state as well.
The consultant psychiatrist noted that the relationship between work and mental health is not a simple relationship, as it is a strong overlap between self-realization, and combating the pressures of work, which causes an increase in the incidence of mental and neurological diseases, which may reach the point of suicide.
Work in terms of its role in shaping oneself and trusting it, dispensing with others and feeling pride is an essential tributary of good and positive mental health, but work from the other side constitutes a continuous psychological pressure that is important to be aware of and deal with, otherwise it may have a negative impact on mental health.
Hilal added, that the current era is characterized by speed in everything, which prompted some to think about how to collect money, so it is rare that you do not find a person who works with only one job, with a lot of pressure, suicide becomes one of the means that can attend in the minds of many In addition to some other disturbances.
How does work affect family and social relationships?
Work affects one way or another the way we deal with others, especially the family. In this regard, Dr. Safinaz Abdel Salam, a consultant psychiatrist, confirmed that the large number of pressures at work contributes greatly to tense relationships, in addition to a lack of respect for adults.
The consultant psychiatrist said that excessive work, which exceeds the limits of ten hours a day, affects the relationship with the family, which increases the problems between them, which translates into incidents of husband killings, high divorce rates and others.
There are many jobs that afflict their employees with a disease. In the following lines, we monitor some of them in order to avoid infection:
Desk jobs..Orthopedic and heart problems
Many believe that people who work at a desk are more comfortable compared to workers and peasants, and this is a misconception. Health problems that affect a lot of the employee in the office.
Also, neck pain is one of the health problems of office workers, as sitting in front of a computer causes neck injuries that result in severe pain and inflammation in the cervical vertebrae, as well as inflammation of the thumb tendon.
Another disease that can affect you because of your work in the office, is poor vision, as a result of constant focus on the computer, in addition to feeling constant headaches and joint stiffness.
A new study also revealed that heart diseases may affect employees in offices, as it was found that sitting for a long time increases the risk of heart disease, in addition to obesity and weight gain as a result of lack of movement, especially at work.
Customer service..high blood pressure
The customer service job has become one of the basic jobs for many young people, as it does not require experience and is suitable for young graduates, but this profession is linked to a number of diseases, including high blood pressure, as a result of excessive phone use, which increases stress and anxiety, which In turn, it causes high blood pressure.
Experts confirmed that the customer service function directly affects the voice and the larynx, due to the frequent talk with customers. In addition, it contributes greatly to hearing impairment. Constant listening to customers through headphones causes wax to accumulate in the external canal, and thus leads to its blockage.
The customer service profession is one of the professions that require sitting for long periods of time, which affects the joints, back and neck vertebrae, as well as psychological problems represented by depression.
Engineers.. Fractures and sensitivity
Engineers specialize in some diseases due to the nature of their work and the movement among tons of sand and cement, which increases their allergy to the chest, due to the frequent exposure to dust and dust caused by building materials.
Fractures are also among the problems they may face, due to unpaved roads and constructions that may endanger their lives, in addition to heat stroke and leg pain as a result of standing for long hours at the work site.
Shift workers..heart attacks
Many resort to working in the night shift in order to increase the monthly income, but according to the results of a new study published by the British “Daily Mail” website, it is one of the occupations that contribute to your heart attacks and strokes,
The researchers confirmed, according to their study, that Wardi workers have a 31 percent higher chance of developing heart health problems, compared to those who work fixed hours during the day.
During their study, the researchers focused on the disruption of the biological clock. When these two aspects do not align in a person’s life, the person suffers from fatigue, as well as stress and anxiety, and enter into depressive episodes.
Experts pointed out that sleep disturbances are among the problems that affect venous workers, and drivers as well, which puts them at risk of developing blockage of brain arteries, as well as increasing the chances of strokes.