When I first heard about aphantasia, I was confused. How could someone not see images in their mind? As someone with this condition, it’s still difficult for me to wrap my head around it. But as I’ve learned more and more about aphantasia, I realized that it’s not just an inability to visualize images – it’s a whole way of thinking.
Like the author of the previous article, I’ve also noticed that practicing visualization can actually make it harder to visualize later on. It’s a strange phenomenon – you would think that the more you practice, the better you would get. But for those of us with aphantasia, it seems that our brains have a different idea.
So what can we do to cure aphantasia? Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to this question. There are some supplements that people claim can help, but the results are inconclusive. The best thing we can do is to keep experimenting and sharing our experiences with each other.
One thing that has helped me is to focus less on visualization and more on other ways of thinking. For example, I’ve found that I have a very strong sense of intuition – I just don’t visualize images to go along with it. By leaning into my other strengths, I’m able to feel more confident and comfortable with my way of thinking.
In the end, the most important thing is to not let aphantasia hold us back. It can be frustrating and difficult at times, but it’s also a unique and fascinating way of experiencing the world. So let’s keep sharing our experiences, trying new things, and embracing our aphantasia with open minds and hearts. Happy dreaming to all!