Free Alexithymia Test – Toronto Scale Assessment

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Alexithymia Test – Emotional Awareness Assessment

Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20)

A comprehensive assessment to evaluate your ability to identify and describe emotions

About This Test

Alexithymia refers to difficulty in identifying, understanding, and expressing emotions. This test uses the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), a scientifically validated 20-item questionnaire that measures three key dimensions:

  • Difficulty Identifying Feelings (DIF): Problems recognizing and distinguishing between emotions and physical sensations
  • Difficulty Describing Feelings (DDF): Problems describing emotions to others
  • Externally Oriented Thinking (EOT): Tendency to focus on external events rather than inner experiences

Instructions: Read each statement carefully and select the response that best describes how much you agree or disagree with each statement. There are no right or wrong answers.

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 their enjoyment.

Your Alexithymia Assessment Results

Total Score: —

Difficulty Identifying Feelings (DIF)

— / 35

Measures difficulty recognizing and distinguishing emotions from physical sensations.

Difficulty Describing Feelings (DDF)

— / 25

Measures difficulty describing emotions to others.

Externally Oriented Thinking (EOT)

— / 40

Measures tendency to focus on external events rather than inner experiences.

Interpretation

Important Disclaimer

This assessment is for educational and self-awareness purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional psychological evaluation. If you have concerns about your emotional processing or mental health, please consult with a qualified mental health professional. The Toronto Alexithymia Scale is a research instrument and individual results may vary.

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