Pronunciation: /ˌælɛksɪˈθaɪmiə/
noun a personality construct characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe emotions in the self
A1 Alexithymia is a term used to describe difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions.
A2 People with alexithymia may have trouble understanding their own feelings and those of others.
B1 Therapists often work with individuals with alexithymia to help them develop emotional awareness and expression.
B2 Research has shown a correlation between alexithymia and certain mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
C1 Individuals with alexithymia may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy to improve their emotional processing skills.
C2 Alexithymia is a complex psychological construct that involves difficulties in emotional processing and regulation.
formal Individuals with alexithymia have difficulty identifying and expressing their emotions.
informal My friend with alexithymia often struggles to talk about how they're feeling.
slang People with alexithymia can be described as emotionally clueless.
figurative Having alexithymia is like trying to navigate through a maze without a map for your emotions.
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