Can alexithymia be treated?
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We built a course from what research¹ says should help.

A structured, 100-lesson course designed specifically for people with alexithymia. Finally understand what you're feeling - one lesson at a time.

If emotions feel like a foreign language, you're not alone. Emotions 101 is the first comprehensive course built specifically for alexithymics, teaching you the language of feelings through proven techniques, in a way you'll understand.

Try the first couple lessons for free

Problem

Does this sound familiar?

"What am I feeling?"
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You know something is happening inside you, but you can't put a word to it. Therapists ask "How do you feel?" and you draw a blank.

"Why don't I feel things?"

‍Everyone else seems to navigate emotions naturally. You feel disconnected from your body and inner experience, watching life through a window.

"I can't express myself"
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‍Even when you know something is wrong, you can't explain it to others. Relationships feel strained because you struggle to communicate your needs.

Traditional therapy often assumes you already speak the language of emotions. But when you have alexithymia - difficulty identifying, understanding, and expressing feelings - most common approaches don't work that well.

‍That's why we created Emotions 101.

Solution

Your structured path to emotional understanding

Like Duolingo, but for emotions. Emotions 101 is a comprehensive, 100-lesson course that teaches you everything you need to know about feelings - designed specifically for alexithymic minds.

Psychoeducation

Learn why emotions exist, how they work, and what they're trying to tell you. Understand the science behind feelings in clear, accessible language.

Interoception training

Connect to your body through guided exercises. Learn to recognize and interpret the physical sensations that signal emotional states.

Emotional vocabulary building

Master emotional language through interactive quizzes and real-world scenarios. Build reliable mental maps linking situations to feelings.

What you'll learn:
13 comprehensive modules

Each module builds on the last, taking you from foundational concepts to advanced emotional skills. You'll progress at your own pace, with each lesson taking just 5-15 minutes.

Module 1 (3 lessons)

Introduction

Start your journey by understanding what alexithymia is, why improving it matters, and exactly how this course will help you develop emotional awareness.

Example screen of the Animi application showing bodily symptom emotion identification tool for alexithymia

Example screen of the Animi application showing emotion encyclopedia tool with context about emotions

Module 2 (10 lessons)

Fundamentals

Master the core concepts: how emotions work, why you might suppress them, how to pay attention to feelings, and the foundations of identification, interpretation, regulation, and expression.

Module 3 (7 lessons)

Emotions 101

Deep dive into the science of emotions - their evolutionary purpose, how they unfold in your body, common myths, and why they're essential signals rather than obstacles.

Example screen of the Animi application showing introspective journaling tool

Example screen of the Animi application showing alexithymia test result

Module 4 (8 lessons)

Suppression & Avoidance

Understand defense mechanisms, spot your avoidance patterns, learn grounding techniques, and practice gradual exposure to feelings with self-compassion.

Module 5 (5 lessons)

Attention & Awareness

Develop your attention spotlight, move from autopilot to presence, and train interoception - the ability to notice what's happening in your body.

Example screen of the Animi application showing emotion processing, regulation, and communication tools

Module 6 (7 lessons)

Identification & Differentiation

Learn why emotional granularity matters, distinguish between similar feelings, practice "I feel..." statements, and recognize primary vs. secondary emotions.

Module 7 (8 lessons)

Appraisal & Interpretation

Explore how thoughts shape emotions, identify cognitive distortions, learn fact-checking strategies, and develop metacognitive awareness of your thinking patterns.

Module 8 (10 lessons)

Validity & Reasonability

Discover that every emotion has a reason, navigate the false dichotomy between logic and feeling, learn self-validation, and develop your "wise mind."

Module 9 (12 lessons)

Regulation & Processing

Distinguish regulation from repression, learn when to regulate vs. process emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and understand emotional messages.

Module 10 (12 lessons)

Expression & Communication

Master verbal and nonverbal communication, practice assertiveness, overcome fear of judgment, and learn repair strategies when communication goes wrong.

Module 11 (9 lessons)

Emotion Recognition & Empathy

Develop awareness of others' emotions through facial expressions, body language, tone, and context. Learn perspective-taking and empathic responding.

Module 12 (10 lessons)

Ending Recap & Integration

Consolidate everything you've learned with comprehensive reviews of each module and a final assessment to track your progress.

Testimonials

Real people, real progress

The best app ive ever used in my life!
‍I cannot recommend enough.
As someone who struggles with emotional dysregulation this has been exponentially helpful for me, as well as my family.

I have been very happy with the course, and have found it to be quite helpful. I retook the alexithymia test recently and my score improved by 40 points. I’m definitely satisfied with the course thus far, and looking forward to the upcoming lessons.

As a mental health clinician, I've found Animi to be a game-changer in supporting my clients struggling
with alexithymia.

Animi stands out in its comprehensive, user-friendly approach to improving emotional intelligence. It's an
essential tool in my practice and has made a significant difference in the lives of my clients.

I recommend Animi wholeheartedly to any clinician aiming to enhance their clients' emotional
understanding and regulation.

Jay Getten

CEO, Clinical Director, and Behavioral Health Consultant

I’ve improved immensely - almost unrecognizably. Now I find myself much more capable of crying, expressing myself, and recognizing my emotions much faster, almost instantly. I have more capacity to motivate myself, approach others, and socialize. I am much happier and adapt better to my environment.

Users consistently report measurable improvements in alexithymia - often within weeks of starting the course.

How it works

Your daily practice for emotional growth

See your growth over time. Retake the alexithymia assessment monthly to measure improvement and identify areas to focus on.

Start with psychoeducation

Each lesson begins with clear, accessible teaching about emotions. Learn the "why" before the "how" - understand what emotions are, what they do, and why they matter. meaning of the word, consult our dictionary of emotions that provides further context and identification clues.

Connect through interoception

Follow our curriculum of guided body-based interoception exercises - from single body parts to body scans to breathing techniques to somatic practices. Learn to recognize the physical signatures of different emotional states.

Build your vocabulary

Complete interactive quizzes that test and reinforce your emotional vocabulary. Practice matching situations, sensations, and thoughts to precise emotion words.

Research manifesto

We've spent the last few years researching alexithymia and developing a product that holistically addresses it. During that time we've ran across hundreds of scientific papers describing the prevalences of alexithymia in various communities, as well as important (and sometime unexpected) associations and insights, such as the examples above.

We've summarized them in a manifesto explaining why alexithymia is the most overlooked emotional health problem.

If you're interested in quickly getting up to speed about alexithymia, the manifesto will build your initial understanding quickly and for free.

50+ years of academic research summarized

100+ peer-reviewed papers referenced

Evidence-based claims

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We're mission-driven

Animi aims to build one stop solution for alexithymia. To help people understand, work with and communicate emotions, and ultimately improve the wellness, quality of life and relationships for millions of people.

Privacy-conscious

We only collect anonymized alexithymia test data and other metadata to assess effectivity of the app, unless you opt-in. Your sensitive journal data stays on the device by default. We don't share the data with any third-parties nor sell it nor use it for any kind of advertisement.

Impact-oriented

We incorporated Animi as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) to clearly signal to users, investors, or other stakeholders that we are motivated not only by profit, but mainly by our mission. Our impact has been recognized by the Social Impact Award organized by Impact Hub in 2022.

Evidence-based

The app and resources are based on the scientific literature, and initial internal data shows great results (see for yourself). We are exploring options to validate our app in pilot studies, as the initial internal data shows the app can significantly improve alexithymia in a dose-dependent way. Please reach out if you're interested in collaborating.

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Can alexithymia be treated?
‍
We built a course from what research¹ says should help.

A structured, 100-lesson course designed specifically for people with alexithymia. Finally understand what you're feeling - one lesson at a time.

Does this sound familiar?