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Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder

Q. Is Hwabyung different from anxiety disorder?

A.

They are similar, yet distinct. While anxiety disorder stems from "worry about the future," Hwabyung is caused by "past feelings of unfairness and anger." Hwabyung is characterized by more pronounced physical symptoms like chest pain and a sensation of heat. Both, however, involve a disrupted balance of the autonomic nervous system.

📝 Detailed Answer

한국인에게 특유하게 나타나는 문화 관련 증후군입니다.

  • 치료: 화병은 뭉친 화(火)를 풀어주는 소산(疏散)법으로, 불안은 마음을 안정시키는 안신(安神)법으로 치료합니다.
  • 공통점: 결과적으로 과도한 스트레스가 뇌와 심장에 영향을 준 상태입니다.
💡 복합 증상

증상이 오래되면 서로 섞여 나타나기도 합니다. 홧김에 공황 발작이 오거나, 불안함이 우울감으로 이어지는 경우가 이에 해당합니다.

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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