≡ Topic: Do I have Alexithymia or something else?

Do I have Alexithymia or something else?
16.07.2025 by Reader_1710

Many tests that I have taken have shown that I have Alexithymia for example this test gave me a 132. I have had depression for quite some time and it causes me to sometimes feel like nothing. I hate the question “how do you feel?” I hate answering it cause I don’t have an answer. I often wake up it the morning feeling like nothing. A few of my friends have told me that have no emotions or that Im a “robot”. It’s started to get on my nerves for some reason. If I ever have a moment when I feel I should be feeling a strong emotion I don’t or I can’t figure out how I’m exactly feeling.

18.07.2025 by Alexej

HI Reader_1710

Whether you have alexithymia is not for me to say.
However, not being able to name what you feel is very usual in alexi circles.

Not being able to name what you are feeling is not unusual. It often taken me quite a while to work out what I am feeling, but I do get there - even if it's several hours or days later.

Remember that autism is not a diagnosable condition according to DSM 5 or ICD.

13.11.2025 by AliceV2126

Hi @Reader_1710,

I have struggled with depression a couple times. A few years ago I was re diagnosed. I understand how you are feeling. Eventually when you feel nothing drains you emotionally. If you have been struggling for a while it could be a sign of alexi but it is not for me to say. I belive that you should mentiont his to your therapist or counselour if you are seeing one fore depression. The best thing you can do is get help and find someone to lean on until you are better.

Best of luck! And remember you are NOT alone in this :)