01/20/2026
Some young people feel things BIG… but can’t always find the words for it.
Alexithymia isn’t “being dramatic”, “shut down”, or “not trying”.
It’s when emotions are happening inside, but they’re hard to notice, name, or explain.
So you might see “I don’t know”, a blank face, or calm-on-the-outside… but inside?
It can be loud, confusing, and overwhelming.
This visual breaks down what alexithymia is, how it can show up, and what actually helps.
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