Unfair and frustrating feelings for over six months... "You must have been affected by Hwabyung."

◆ Symptoms of 'Hwabyeong' and self-diagnosis methods

Many people visit the hospital thinking they have "hwa-byung" (anger syndrome) when they experience symptoms of intense anger along with a feeling of heat. However, the following symptoms can be considered as signs of "hwa-byung."

1. The feeling of resentment must accumulate and persist for more than six months without being resolved. Short-term stress or shock cannot be considered as "hwa-byung" (anger syndrome).

The essential symptoms of Hwabyeong are a persistent feeling of chest tightness, shortness of breath, or a sensation of something rising up inside.

Pressing the center of the chest may cause severe pain. The central part of the chest is called Jeonjung, a point where a lot of emotional energy gathers. If pressing this area causes severe pain, it indicates that you are under a lot of stress. This spot is an important area for diagnosing and monitoring the progress of Hwa-byung (anger syndrome). When the symptoms of Hwa-byung improve, the pain in this area also decreases.

At least two of the following four symptoms must be clearly present: chest tightness, a feeling of something pressing or surging up, a sensation of heat in the body or face, and sudden bursts of anger.

◆ You need to relieve stress first... Ways to prevent "hwa-byung" (anger illness)

The first principle of preventing Hwa-byung is that stress should be resolved on the same day to prevent it from lasting for a long time. If you sleep in a tense state of body and mind due to stress, the stress will accumulate further and affect the next day. The second principle is that it is problematic to immediately vent anger when you are angry. If you take out your frustration on others right away, you will face additional problems and stress.

It is not desirable to continuously suppress anger. After anger subsides, it is essential to actively attempt to communicate. Additionally, one should take pride in their work. A common misconception among those with anger syndrome is that they are victims of others. Having pride and confidence in even small tasks can help alleviate symptoms of anger syndrome. Furthermore, one should not go to bed harboring anger. Sleeping in a tense state caused by stress can lead to the accumulation of stress in the body, which persists.