Alexithymia is a neuropsychological condition causing the inability to identify one's emotions and/or describe their emotions. Those with this condition have reported that drinking alcohol helps them feel more at tune with their feelings and/or makes it easier to discuss how they are feeling with others. Additionally, there was a connection between someone having alexithymia and reporting feeling alone and not (emotionally) close to others. Reports have shown that people with alexithymia have turned to drinking to try and combat these feelings.