alexithymic vs lull

alexithymic

noun
  • A person who has difficulty feeling, processing or understanding emotions 

adj
  • Pertaining to or having alexithymia. 

  • Lacking in emotion or emotional expression. 

lull

noun
  • A period of rest or soothing. 

  • A period without waves or wind. 

  • An extended pause between sets of waves. 

  • A period of reduced activity; a respite 

verb
  • To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm 

  • To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate. 

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