（来源：千龙网） 吃饭，对每一个人来说都是再正常不过的事情，但是对于一部分得了"厌食症"的人来说，却常常要犹豫很久，甚至需要反复给自己做心理建设。很多人认 为，有厌食症的人就是讨厌食物，所以吃不下饭；也有人觉得他们不过是因为挑食、"矫情"，等饿急了自然就会吃。"厌食症"到底是怎么回事儿？《真相来 了》就来为您揭开"厌食症"的真相。 专家表示，医学上明确界定，神经性厌食症是一种心理疾病，核心特征是极端限制进食、体重显著下降、强烈害怕增重以及体像扭曲。患者并非真的不想吃 饭，很多时候是想吃却因恐惧体重增加而强迫自己不吃，它不仅让人对食物产生恐惧，更会在身体、心理和行为上造成一连串连锁反应。 为何会得神经性厌食症？专家表示，有部分人是因为过度节食减肥导致，但还与生物学因素有关，它往往是由多重因素共同造成的。 专家表示，神经性厌食症的病因尚不明确，目前认为可能是多重因素影响的结果，除了"以瘦为美"的社会文化影响之外，可能还与生物学因素有关，如遗 传、脑内单胺类神经递质及神经内分泌异常等相关，同时跟性格基础也可能相关，神经性厌食者个性多内向敏感、缺乏自信、自我评价低、刻板、易焦虑、 易冲动。对生活缺乏掌控感，缺少获得安 ...

吃饭，对每一个人来说都是再正常不过的事情，但是对于一部分得了"厌食症"的人来说，却常常要犹豫很久，甚至需要反复给自己做心理建设。很多人认 为，有厌食症的人就是讨厌食物，所以吃不下饭；也有人觉得他们不过是因为挑食、"矫情"，等饿急了自然就会吃。"厌食症"到底是怎么回事儿？《真相来 了》就来为您揭开"厌食症"的真相。 专家表示，医学上明确界定，神经性厌食症是一种心理疾病，核心特征是极端限制进食、体重显著下降、强烈害怕增重以及体像扭曲。患者并非真的不想吃 饭，很多时候是想吃却因恐惧体重增加而强迫自己不吃，它不仅让人对食物产生恐惧，更会在身体、心理和行为上造成一连串连锁反应。 首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院精神心理科主治医师 齐冬：心理方面，一般碳水摄入低的人会情绪低落，会有抑郁的问题，总是开心不起来，会暴躁。生 理上因为他进食少了，他有可能会出现皮肤干燥，甚至脱发，内分泌紊乱，有可能甲状腺功能减退。 长期厌食还会导致低血压、心率减慢、贫血、便秘、闭经、青春期发育停滞等，严重会导致多脏器衰竭等。是精神障碍中病死率最高的一种，有数据显示： 5%～20%的患者最终死于营养不良相关的躯体并发症或自杀，是一种严重威胁躯体健康与 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing prevalence of eating disorders, particularly among adolescents and young adults, highlighting the psychological and societal factors contributing to these conditions [8][71][72]. Group 1: Overview of Eating Disorders - Eating disorders are characterized by abnormal eating behaviors and excessive concern about food, weight, and body shape, often linked to psychological factors [8]. - The World Health Organization reports that eating disorders are most common among adolescent and young adult females and have the highest mortality rate among psychiatric disorders [8][71]. Group 2: Rising Trends and Statistics - Data from mental health institutions indicate a yearly increase in the prevalence of eating disorders in China, with a significant rise in cases among minors [9][71]. - In 2017, the Shanghai Mental Health Center reported 1,599 outpatient cases of eating disorders, which increased to 4,281 by 2021, showing a trend towards younger patients [71]. Group 3: Psychological Factors and Triggers - Factors such as academic pressure, social media influence, and family comments about body image contribute to the development of eating disorders [14][15][18][20]. - The peak age for the onset of anorexia and bulimia is between 15 and 25 years, with significant life transitions, such as moving from middle school to high school, being critical periods [12][13]. Group 4: Personal Experiences and Recovery - Personal narratives illustrate the struggle with eating disorders, emphasizing the internal conflict between the desire for control and the reality of losing control [32][34][75]. - Recovery from eating disorders is described as a gradual process involving physical, psychological, and social dimensions, with a focus on finding balance rather than complete eradication of the disorder [73][76]. Group 5: Community Support and Awareness - Initiatives like ED Healer aim to provide peer support and raise awareness about eating disorders through workshops, lectures, and art exhibitions [69][70]. - The article highlights the importance of community and social support in the recovery process, as well as the need for better mental health education [69][68].