“I don’t know how to talk about my emotions” – Dr Louise answers your burning questions

30 Sep 2020

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I don’t know how to talk about my emotions

I’m a 26-year-old guy who’s a shy and quiet person. I find it extremely challenging to speak to women. My relationships never last longer than about three months and this has worsened the anxiety and depression I experience.

When I googled what I think my problem could be, I came across the word alexithymia and I think that’s what it is.

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