（来源：南湖晚报） 转自：南湖晚报 N通 讯 员 邹展平 晚报记者 陈 强 现年68岁的刘阿姨怎么也想不到，折磨了自己大半年的"哮喘"，竟是一场情绪危机导演的"身体骗局"。 最近，在海宁市第四人民医院精神科诊室里，她紧紧拉住邹医师的手连声道谢，压在她心头半年多 的"大石头"，终于落了地。 半年前，一向身体硬朗的刘阿姨，突然被莫名的胸闷气短缠上了。不仅如此，食欲不振、整夜失眠也接 踵而来，整个人肉眼可见地憔悴下去。家人带她跑遍多家综合性医院，胸片、肺功能等检查做了个遍， 却始终查不出器质性病变，症状只能暂时归为"哮喘"。 规范的哮喘药吃了一轮又一轮，也反复住院治疗，可刘阿姨的病情不仅没好，反而越来越重。频繁就医 的奔波、持续的身体不适，让她的精神状态越来越差，体重直线下降，曾经爱说爱笑的她，变得沉默寡 言、身心俱疲。 "胸闷气喘怎么会和心情有关？"一开始，刘阿姨满心疑惑，对精神专科的治疗方案也有些抗拒。但在邹 医师的耐心解释和家人的鼓励下，她决定试一试。令人惊喜的是，经过半个月的抗抑郁药物治疗，再配 合重复经颅磁刺激（TMS）干预，困扰刘阿姨半年的胸闷、失眠、食欲不振等症状，竟奇迹般地得到 根本缓解。出院那天， ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the phenomenon of somatization in East Asian cultures, where individuals express emotional distress through physical symptoms rather than verbalizing their feelings [1][2][3] - It highlights personal stories of individuals who experienced physical ailments linked to emotional issues, emphasizing the need for better awareness and understanding of the connection between mental health and physical symptoms [4][5] Group 1 - The historical context shows that in the past, depression rates in China were low compared to the U.S., but many patients were diagnosed with "neurasthenia," indicating a cultural tendency to report physical symptoms [1][2] - The article illustrates that in East Asian cultures, emotional expression is often suppressed, leading individuals to describe their psychological distress through bodily pain [3][4] - The narratives of four individuals reveal how their emotional crises manifested as various physical symptoms, such as menstrual irregularities and gastrointestinal issues, ultimately leading them to seek medical help [4][5] Group 2 - One individual recounts experiencing amenorrhea for ten months following a breakup, attributing her physical symptoms to emotional turmoil, which was initially overlooked by healthcare providers [6][8][10] - Another individual describes how academic pressure led to recurring stomach pain, which subsided when she took a break from her stressful environment, highlighting the body's response to emotional stress [24][29][30] - A third narrative discusses the onset of vision problems as a response to accumulated stress, which improved after seeking psychological help, illustrating the importance of addressing mental health to alleviate physical symptoms [50][64][65]