Alexithymia, What is It?

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What is Alexithymia?

Alexithymia, What is It?

Alexithymia is not really a recognized disorder, but rather, a term that describes certain behaviors. It was coined in 1972 by Peter Sifneos from the Greek language and literally means having no words for emotions (a=lack, lexis=word, thymos=emotions).

   

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