People who have been diagnosed with ___________ have difficulty in identifying and expressing their own emotions.

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Alexithymia is a personality trait characterized by difficulty in identifying and expressing one's own emotions. It is often observed in individuals with certain psychiatric or psychological conditions such as autism, depression, anxiety disorders, and somatic symptom disorders. Low vagal tone is associated with difficulties in regulating emotions, but it is not specific to difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions. High vagal tone is associated with better emotional regulation. John Henryism is a behavioral response to stress, which involves striving hard to achieve a goal or cope with adversity, and it is not directly related to difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions.

People Who Have Been Diagnosed with ___________ Have Difficulty in Identifying