Affective Neuroscience · 2 mins

Alexithymia (TAS-20) Test: Assess Emotional Blindness & Numbness

Framework: Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) Adaptation · 100% Private & Free

Do you have trouble naming or feeling emotions? Screen for emotional blindness and somatic confusion using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20).

Scientific Overview

Alexithymia translates literally from Greek as 'no words for emotions'. Individuals with alexithymia struggle to identify, describe, and distinguish internal emotional feelings from bodily sensations.

What This Assessment Evaluates

  • Assesses Difficulty Identifying Feelings (DIF) and Difficulty Describing Feelings (DDF)
  • Explores Externally-Oriented Thinking (EOT) where emotional depth feels foreign
  • Somatic awareness prompts and emotion wheels to gradually rebuild interoceptive vocabulary

How to Take This Test

  1. Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
  2. There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
  3. Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone overcome alexithymia?

Yes. Neuroplasticity allows individuals to develop interoceptive awareness and emotional vocabulary through somatic tracking, journaling, and guided therapy.

Medical Disclaimer

Medical Disclaimer: This instrument is designed for personal self-awareness, emotional tracking, and educational purposes. It is not a clinical diagnosis, psychological treatment, or a substitute for licensed psychiatric care.

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