Meditation, however, has spiritual objectives that are more far reaching. Spiritual suffering involves the meaning of one's existence and one's spiritual goals or striving. Usually work stress carries over into meditation stress because of the defilements involved. However, if meditation is wrongly done, the reverse process occurs. In such a case, it is like taking the wrong medication.
Stress is pain and illness is ultimately the same.
The ailments cause physical suffering and when they affect the mind it becomes mentally stressed. To deal with physical symptoms, one may seek medical advice. The symptoms can also be turned into an object of contemplation, this approach can even lead to complete relief. If not, at least the physical stress will not give rise to the mental. It is important to find time to relax and let go.