Tag: Alexithymia

Research indicates that a significant portion of neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD, have difficulties with interoceptive awareness. So, what is it called when you can't tell when you're hungry? This challenge in perceiving internal bodily signals may be the reason, often stemming from issues with interoceptive awareness. This guide explores the condition and how to manage it effectively.

According to a 2016 study in *Royal Society Open Science*, people with alexithymia—a difficulty in identifying and describing emotions—also struggle with other internal bodily feelings like hunger. This indicates a more general issue with interoception, the sense of the body’s internal state, which can explain why you can't tell if you're hungry.