08/06/2025
Have you ever felt “weird,” but couldn’t name or describe what you were feeling?
Alexithymia is a hidden internal experience, one where we feel disconnected from what we’re experiencing on the outside.
This is especially common in neurodivergent brains, often leading to being misunderstood or misread based on what’s considered “socially appropriate.”
Imagine listening to music through a wall- it’s muffled, unclear, and you can’t quite make out what’s playing.
You start feeling anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed because you know something is happening… but you can’t figure out what it is.
That confusion? That not-knowing?
That’s what alexithymia can feel like.
Your body holds the key to your emotions, but sometimes, the signal doesn’t reach the brain clearly.
This disconnect can build up and lead to emotional shutdowns or breakdowns.
The first step is acknowledging:
✨ This is normal for our brains.
✨ You’re not broken.
✨ You’re not alone.
More to come on how art therapy can support this process… and yes, we do it the non-traditional way!
Feel free to share your thoughts if you have these experiences
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