Form: Toronto Alexithymia Scale, TAS-20

Toronto Alexithymia Scale, TAS-20
1 – Strongly Disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither Agree nor Disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly Agree
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1
I am often confused about what emotion I am feeling.
2
It is difficult for me to find the right words for my feelings.
3
I have physical sensations that even doctors don't understand.
4
I am able to describe my feelings easily.
5
I prefer to analyze problems rather than just describe them.
6
When I am upset, I don't know if I am sad, frightened, or angry.
7
I am often puzzled by sensations in my body.
8
I prefer to just let things happen rather than to understand why they turned out that way.
9
I have feelings that I can't quite identify.
10
Being in touch with emotions is essential.
11
I find it hard to describe how I feel about people.
12
People tell me to describe my feelings more.
13
I don't know what's going on inside me.
14
I often don't know why I am angry.
15
I prefer talking to people about their daily activities rather than their feelings.
16
I prefer to watch «light» entertainment shows rather than psychological dramas.
17
It is difficult for me to reveal my innermost feelings, even to close friends.
18
I can feel close to someone, even in moments of silence.
19
I find examination of my feelings useful in solving personal problems.
20
Looking for hidden meanings in movies or plays distracts from my enjoyment.