Alexithymia, meaning “no words for feelings,” refers to difficulty in identifying, describing, and processing one’s emotions, originally observed in psychosomatic patients by P.E. Sifneos. This concept has since been applied to broader populations, with recent research exploring its neurological basis, impact on social cognition, and influence on chronic illness outcomes, while also suggesting future studies shift toward the related concept of “alexisomia.”
Alexithymia, meaning “no words for feelings,” refers to difficulty in identifying, describing, and processing one’s emotions, originally observed in psychosomatic patients by P.E. Sifneos. This concept has since been applied to broader populations, with recent research exploring its neurological basis, impact on social cognition, and influence on chronic illness outcomes, while also suggesting future studies shift toward the related concept of “alexisomia.”
