Finding a cure for aphantasia.
Gaze into the horizon and imagine the vast expanse of the ocean. Now, close your eyes and try to picture a mountain range, its jagged peaks and valleys. Did you see it? As an aphantasiac, these mental images remain a mystery to me. But that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate them in other ways. I […]
Read More “Expanding Our Senses: Living with Aphantasia and Finding Beauty in Other Ways”
As I sat on the porch, my friends shared their favorite childhood memories, each one painting a vivid mental picture that seemed so real, they might as well have been there again. But for me, it was a different story. As an aphantasiac, I struggled to see the images in my mind, so I had […]
Imagine being a superhero without even knowing it. That’s what having aphantasia can feel like. While others are busy visualizing and daydreaming, you have the ability to focus solely on what’s in front of you. Sure, it might be frustrating to not be able to picture a loved one’s face or a favorite memory, but […]
Read More “Discovering Your Unique Superpower: The Advantages of Aphantasia in the Modern World”
Picture this: you close your eyes and can vividly see a beach with clear turquoise water and palm trees swaying in the breeze. But what if you couldn’t? What if you were one of the many people with aphantasia, a condition where you cannot visualize anything in your mind’s eye? Some may see it as […]
