ALEXITYMIA AS A FACTOR OF ADDICTION FORMING AND SUPPORTING
The essence of alexitymia phenomenon as a totality of somatic, affective, cognitive and verbal disturbances, predisposing psychosomatic disorders and psychoactive substance abuse (PSA) has been described. Deep-laid dynamics of the process, forming emotions verbal meaning and its significance as an adaptive mechanism alongside with a biological word and language sense in personality shaping and psychic life structuring has been examined in detail. Various theoretical approaches towards alexitymia phenomenon interpretation has been discussed. Modern culture negative aspects promoting the development of alexitymia disorders phenomenon have been pointed out. Psychotherapeutic process peculiarities in alexitymia patients has been examined in particular.