ALEXITHYMIA: is a littleknown condition that affects 1 in 10 Americans and is often called “emotional blindness” and those affected are often called “human robots.” People with alexithymia have trouble identifying and describing their feelings and emotions. As a result, they may falter in their careers, report more physical illnesses, have trouble working through relationship difficulties, and can be left feeling isolated and alone. In this video I review the concept of alexithymia, who tends to be affected by it, and what someone with the condition can do about it.

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