≡ Topic: How does one treat Alexithymia?

How does one treat Alexithymia?
03.10.2015 by Cupcake

I've ruined enough relationships (not spefically referring to romantic ones) and I've hurt people who really matter a lot to me. Sometimes it does not even cross my mind that a particular thing will hurt someone, as I THINK I wouldn't feel hurt had somebody else does the same thing to me. I'm emotionally blank almost all the time I really don't know how to fix this.

Just consulted a psychiatrist today she wasn't quite clear as to how Alex can be cured as it is a personality trait. But she suggested psychotherapy, although results may not be guaranteed.

Any ideas...?

suggestions
04.10.2015 by Borg

Most therapists I've found to be absolutely ignorant or in the dark on the subject. It's very much out of their field, and practice.

Personally speaking, I've found reading up on physical symptoms and bringing awareness on my body, seeing how it manifests in myself, in short teaching myself to recognize them as they arise. Stomache or nervous? Food poisoning or anxiety? Sadness or happiness? etc. It's certainly do-able to learn how emotions arise within oneself and recognize as such.

With relationships towards others, there so much you can do, such a garden that you tend to, relationships with tending can bloom, but it's up to the flower when and if it does so. An awareness of what you say certainly helps, openness or candor also assists. I've noticed that many people may project their feelings onto me, which is generally inaccurate due to my "blank slate" like composure. It helps to be aware when they are pushing their feelings onto you or the situation and when that is what things really are.