Tap into Your Emotions After Brain InjuryI Feel Nothing ... Or I Feel Everything
Some of these thoughts may sound familiar to you …
I feel confused about my emotions.
All I feel is stressed and overwhelmed!
I don't feel anything. I'm just numb.
All I feel is angry!
I don't know what I'm feeling. It's just ... bad.
Why does everyone think I'm angry! I'm not angry!!
I can't find the right words to describe my emotions.
I know I'm supposed to feel sad. I just can't.
These are common phrases for people who have trouble with emotional awareness, what’s called alexithymia.
It may be comforting to know that you’re not alone in these feelings. Research shows alexythymia may affect more than 9 million people with brain injury worldwide.