The Alexithymia Test helps you understand if you struggle to identify or describe emotions. Discover your emotional patterns in 5 minutes.
Have you ever been asked, "How do you feel?" and found your mind going completely blank? For many, this isn't just a moment of hesitation—it’s a consistent experience where emotions feel like a foreign language or are mistaken for physical symptoms like a stomach ache or fatigue.
This Alexithymia Test is designed to help you bridge that gap. Based on the gold-standard Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), this assessment acts as a mirror, helping you determine if you are simply "stoic" or if you are navigating life with Alexithymia—a trait characterized by difficulty identifying and describing feelings.
Understanding your emotional processing style is the first step toward greater clarity. This test helps you move from "I don't know what's wrong" to "I understand how my mind works."
Alexithymia (Greek for "no words for emotions") is not a disease; it is a personality trait or cognitive style. People with high alexithymic traits tend to be practical, logical, and grounded, but they struggle to process emotional data.
You might find this test useful if you often ask yourself:
This test is adapted from the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), the most widely used and scientifically validated measure for this construct. It evaluates your ability to process emotional information across three distinct dimensions.
The test consists of 20 questions and typically takes about 3–5 minutes to complete.
Tip: There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. For the most accurate result, answer based on how you actually feel and behave in your daily life, not how you think you should feel.
We use a 7-point scale to measure the intensity of your traits. Your final score places you into one of three established categories (Non-alexithymic, Possible, or Alexithymic), offering a nuanced look at your emotional profile.
This test is especially helpful if you:
Please consider seeking professional help instead if:
We don't just give you a number; we provide a narrative that explains how you experience the world. Your report will fall into one of these standard categories:
Your result page will also include:
Alexithymia is not a fixed label. It is a pattern that can be shifted. Neuroplasticity means you can learn the language of emotion, just as you would learn French or Python.
Your result page will offer techniques like "Body Scanning" and "Emotion Wheel" exercises to help you gradually increase your emotional resolution.
For those who wish to explore the science behind this test, we recommend the following authoritative sources:
This online assessment is for educational and self-discovery purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and cannot replace a professional evaluation by a qualified mental health provider.
While this test is based on the standardized TAS-20 framework, an online test cannot account for the full complexity of your mental health. If you are struggling with your emotions, anxiety, or relationships, please consult a licensed therapist or psychologist.
You possess a fluent language for your inner world, allowing you to identify and express your emotions with clarity.
You are in a middle ground where emotions are sometimes clear, but at other times feel like a puzzle you cannot quite solve.
You view the world through a practical, concrete lens, where emotions often feel like a distant language or physical noise.