Toronto Alexithymia Scale, TAS-20 - бланк вопросов

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.