alexithymia

Thus, several studies have reported that the prevalence rate of alexithymia is less than 10%.

It is unclear what causes alexithymia, though several theories have been proposed.

There are many more psychiatric disorders that overlap with alexithymia.

Those who have alexithymia also report very logical and realistic dreams, such as going to the store or eating a meal.

Although AS, lower sleep quality, and alexithymia are associated, their causal relationship is unclear.

Beth Carter suffers from a condition known as alexithymia - she cannot feel emotions or understand their effects on others.

Closely related is alexithymia - a condition describing people who "lack words for their feelings.

A left fronto-temporal cyst more specifically showed symptoms of alexithymia.

Social-emotional is difficult to distinguish from, and has been found to co-occur with, alexithymia.

These studies have some shortcomings, however, and the empirical evidence about the causes of alexithymia remains inconclusive.

Recent developments in alexithymia theory and research.

In such cases, patients have difficulties expressing their feelings (alexithymia) and may be more prone to avoiding family conflicts.

AS is also associated with high levels of alexithymia, which is difficulty in identifying and describing one's emotions.

Clinical experience suggests it is the structural features of dreams more than the ability to recall them that best characterizes alexithymia.

All other IIP-64 subscales were not significantly related to alexithymia."

Research indicates that alexithymia overlaps with autism spectrum disorders.

Its role, like that of alexithymia, in the genesis of psychosomatic illness is becoming evident.

Empathic brain responses in insula are modulated by levels of alexithymia but not autism.

The review summarized evidence that alexithymia reflects deficits in the cognitive processing and regulation of emotions.

The term alexithymia was coined by psychotherapist Peter Sifneos in 1973.

The core characteristics of alexithymia are marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal relating.

Amplification is related to alexithymia.

The Toronto Alexithymia Scale is a measure of deficiency in understanding, processing, or describing emotions.

There is evidence both for a genetic basis, meaning some people are predisposed to develop alexithymia, as well as for environmental causes.

Measuring alexithymia: reliability, validity, and prevalence.