Quote Originally Posted by -N- View Post
Physical pain is governed by the rules of science, rules external to my control. Emotional pain is only governed by by mind, and since I have far more control over my mind than I do over the rules of science, I can deal with emotional pain better. Therefore, physical pain is worse since I am less equipped to deal with it.

An abrasive corollary: If you think emotional pain is worse then you are dumb and weak.

:evil:
I think I'll go cry in the corner now.

But seriously, it depends on your personal pain thresholds and personality. At least physical pain is useful for defense and learning. From a pragmatic standpoint, emotional pain isn't useful for much other than cultivating an affected self-image.