Alexithymia: A personality trait characterized by being unable to recognize or notice feelings as well as being unable to communicate them.
Episode Highlights:
Earlier in the season, we discussed how our feelings are not facts
brought many questions - What are feelings? How do I process them? Where do I start?
When you can put your energy and focus into your embodied feelings, recovery begins
Learning to trust yourself, regulate emotions, and meet own needs
Feelings give us guidance and protection
Alexithymia - Personality trait characterized by being unable to recognize or notice feelings and tends to be unable to communicate feelings; neurological
Tends to come from insecure childhood relationships and family systems, and traumas; Can be caused by neurodivergence
Usually very challenging to be in social situations or to work in therapy
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