As a fellow aphantasiac, I understand the struggles of not being able to see images in your mind. Whether it’s trying to recall a memory or create a mental picture of something, it can be frustrating and disheartening. But what if I told you there’s a way to enhance your other senses and use them […]
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Discovering the Connection Between Aphantasia and Earworms: Unlocking Memories Through Other Senses
Have you ever heard of earworms? No, I’m not talking about worms that crawl into your ears, but rather those pesky songs that get stuck in your head no matter how much you try to shake them off. For those of us with aphantasia, it might be the closest thing we have to visualization. Instead […]
Exploring Potential Cures for Aphantasia: The Power of Acceptance and Innovation
I’ve been living with aphantasia for as long as I can remember. It was only a few months ago when a friend of mine brought up the topic of visualizing that I realized I wasn’t able to imagine images like most people do. Since then, I’ve been fascinated with understanding the science behind aphantasia and […]
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Living Without Mental Images: Coping Strategies for Aphantasia
Last night, I played a round of trivia with some friends. The questions were all about famous landmarks around the world. As I listened to them describe each landmark, I struggled to conjure up any images in my mind. My friends were amazed that I couldn’t visualize the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of […]
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