A disturbance in affective and cognitive function that may occur in several disorders; it is common in psychosomatic disorders, addictive disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The chief manifestations are difficulty in describing or recognizing one’s own emotions, a limited fantasy life, and general constriction in the affective life.
The inability to express or describe in words emotions that are felt.
inability to express one’s feelings; inability to identify particular bodily reactions (e.g., sweating, fast heartbeat) occurring with emotional excitement.
The inability to identify and articulate feelings, including those brought on by unpleasant mental or physical experiences. It is often found in patients with a history of child abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), drug abuse, and some somatoform disorders.