Underlying causes may include: * amuk * prior instances of major depressive disorder * prior instances of anxiety disorder * prior instances of adjustment disorder * prior instances of other somatoform disorders * repression of feelings of anger/resentment arising from past events Triggering causes are typically external events, including: * familial stressors, e.g. spousal infidelity or conflict with in-laws * witnessing acts/actions/phenomena that conflict with one's own moral and/or ethical principles The syndrome itself is believed to be the result of the continued repression of feelings of anger without addressing their source. In holistic medicine the containment of anger in hwabyung disturbs the balance of the five bodily elements, resulting in the development of psychosomatic symptoms such as panic, insomnia, and depression after a long period of repressed feelings. It is possible that hormonal imbalances such as those around the time of menopause may also be an underlying cause of hwabyung in middle-aged women, the most often-diagnosed demographic.
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