Alexthymia test -How do you score?

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Got 136. Thanks, OP, now I've added a new disorder to my web-based self-diagnosis package.

Did the test several times to try and see if it comes with similar score each time. Scores consistently comes back high. This isn’t something I ever thought about before,or even knew about. I’ve always struggled talking about my feelings though. It’s not something I’m very comfortable with. Especially face to face. It’s better over a computer screen or via txt. Thinking back I usually have used simpler terms to describe them.

Point well taken. When I think about it, I notice I do have a hard time describing my emotions when I'm nervous or under pressure to describe what I feel. It seems as though my brain just freezes.

135. I don't talking about feelings, as a consequence conversations involving feelings tend to get very drawn out. I find the whole thing exhausting, it's like being interrogated while I'm half asleep.

I scored 129. I'm not surprised at that result, but overall I still think I'm a pretty sensitive and caring person who just occasionally fails to notice or understand the feelings in myself and in others.


Alexithymia: You show high alexithymic traits.

Detailed Results

Your result is broken down into various factors to give you some insight into your result.

Category: Difficulty Identifying Feelings: 18 Points <15 - 18>
In this category you show some alexithymic traits.

Category: Difficulty Describing Feelings: 13 Points <10 - 12>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Vicarious Interpretation of Feelings: 11 Points <8 - 9>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Externally-Oriented Thinking: 30 Points <18 - 21>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Restricted Imaginative Processes: 19 Points <18 - 21>
In this category you show some alexithymic traits.

Category: Problematic Interpersonal Relationships: 25 Points <15 - 18>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Sexual Difficulties and Disinterest: 13 Points <10 - 12>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Test Results: 128 Points

Up until I found this discussion, I've never heard of 'Alexithymia.'

With any test standards, it's best to take test results "with a grain of salt."

From my own experience, I've found it beneficial to read about how Alexithymia and the Autism Spectrum may (or may not) correlate.

I scored 74.

Score: 107

Your result is broken down into various factors to give you some insight into your result.

Category: Difficulty Identifying Feelings: 16 Points <15 - 18>
In this category you show some alexithymic traits.

Category: Difficulty Describing Feelings: 14 Points <10 - 12>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Vicarious Interpretation of Feelings: 10 Points <8 - 9>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Externally-Oriented Thinking: 20 Points <18 - 21>
In this category you show some alexithymic traits.

Category: Restricted Imaginative Processes: 16 Points <18 - 21>
In this category you show no alexithymic traits.

Category: Problematic Interpersonal Relationships: 20 Points <15 - 18>
In this category you show high alexithymic traits.

Category: Sexual Difficulties and Disinterest: 11 Points <10 - 12>
In this category you show some alexithymic traits.


As far as I found out in real life, the main trait I have related to alexthymia would be:
The lack of way of how to describe emotions... But it's not just emotions alone, it's also with my thoughts, my knowledge, and how I understand things -- they are more abstract than concrete.
And non acceptance of one's emotions whenever someone else is involved, that I would rather disregard it by choice for the sake of practicality... Despite the inclination to channel stuff internally, and why I don't like humans and several concepts of 'social'.

I think, it's because the things I internally channel doesn't match well or understood with those around me. If so, I have to 'translate' it into something I understood, or to ways that others understood -- which sort of dilutes whatever I was trying to convey.
External orientation is more of a workaround than a compensation to me. So I do have 'some' traits even if I'm not one.



In truth, I've been in some crossroad between the nonacceptance of emotions for the sake of practicality, and emotional intelligence and balance that I may not able to attain in this life time.
The former is more tempting so far... Mainly because it's easier and makes more sense.
I haven't committed myself to it. Not yet, despite what my experience told me, despite what my rational side told me.
Something holds me back from jumping to the decision... Maybe because I'm too young for it.

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I got a score of 143