The term “alexithymia” was first described in research in the 1970s and there is no clinical diagnosis. It is thought to affect roughly 10% of the general population , though.

Researchers have reported that alexithymia is associated with distress and difficulty with emotion regulation. Unlike small children, adults are expected to be able to manage their emotions ...

The word “alexithymia” comes from the Greek, meaning “no” (a), “word” (lex), “feeling” (thymus). Alexithymia is a condition ...