Table 5 Local idioms of distress
English | Burmese | Burmese transliteration | Karen | Karen transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stress |
| Mind-spirit suppression | thar law bwi, thar ba hti tor | Tired heart |
Anxiety |
| Mind-spirit unsteadiness | thut kot thar gaw | Liver is hot, heart is red |
Depression |
| Spirit fall | thar law bwa | The heart falls down |
Mental trauma |
| Mind injury | tha ba doe | Heart-touch hit |
