Kufungisisa is a culture-bound syndrome prevalent in Zimbabwe that resembles anxiety disorders and depression. Among the Shona, who make up a large part of Zimbabwe's population, kufungisisa is characterized by thinking too much or overthinking a situation, and there is a widespread belief that such behavior not only contributes to mental illness but also causes physical discomfort. Kufungisisa is not listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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There is a widespread belief that such behavior not only contributes to mental illnesses, but also causes physical discomfort.
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