WHAT IS ALEXITHYMIA? AND WHY IS IT VITAL FOR SEXUAL HEALING

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Dominic Beyeler

Why understanding Alexithymia is vital in recovery.

ALEXITHYMIA is the confusing of emotions. It is the inability to recognise social cues and emotional cues from external relationships as well as the intersubjective relationship with yourself.. It is not discussed enough especially from a childhood sexual trauma /trauma perspective .. When a person has experienced an adverse or traumatic event, where their voice or body was not respected or heard, or if the environment was unsafe where a person went into a fawn trauma response to survive or overcome. Our autonomic nervous system went into survival to cope. The effects of ALEXITHYMIA can be detrimental and will continue on, into adulthood .. ALEXITHYMIA is connected with Self harming, addictions, eating disorders, mental health, promiscuity, homelessness, continued abuse, self sabotage in other areas, toxic relationships ... people pleasing... you get my point ... When you are shown or trained to NOT trust your own guidance system, it can come compromised and overwhelmed where you do not trust yourself, you look for acceptance verification, advise externally.. If you are already in a vulnerable situation you attract what you know and what you believe.. this could be seen spirituality but it is also psychological, physical and emotional ..
Help is required to properly heal, have awareness of your autonomic nervous system and to alleviate trigger that keep you in the self-destructive loop. With time you begin you and find inner peace. Learn to feel safe, listen and trust your thoughts and feelings and emotions. Develop creative resilience, accountability and determination Where you fully embody your self-love and self-worth 💕