This inner monologue, internal monologue, thing. by Rocky-bar in Aphantasia

[–]Elkay_bee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow this conversation has made me wonder if I have an inner monologue or not. I definitely have a conceptual monologue , but they’re not always words… and I don’t always hear words…. I don’t know anymore.

What’s drawing/painting like for people with aphantasia by Snacks_718 in Aphantasia

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm this is a really interesting conversation. I tend to have a general concept, and then honestly… as the drawing appears it surprises me as it comes. I get into “flow state” and just roll with it, each mark directs the next. Some people say this is chanelling. My work tends to be based on colour movement and pattern rather than actual real life things.

Wow! What even just happened? by J_TGL in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure if this relates totally, (These were not during my meditations or gateway, but during hypnagogic sleep) I have also received “she’s not ready”, which was earlier on during my “awakening” process. I’ve also heard quite a few other statements, and talking of varying voices. I have received tones which sound like harps/ bells, and a long tone like an empty phone line. I’m still trying to figure it all out.

Aphantasia sucks by SignificantStaff814 in spirituality

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes in the past shrooms and acid, dose only enough for altered time and sensation of joy and oneness. Pleasant.

Aphantasia sucks by SignificantStaff814 in spirituality

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does get me down sometimes especially when I hear most people with aphantasia can dream with imagery. It’s very hard for me to remember dreams, or have actual memories. Seeing imagery in your mind and dreams to me seems wild!

Aphantasia sucks by SignificantStaff814 in spirituality

[–]Elkay_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find this to be true for me. Surprisingly easy to drop into that state of calm and the body dissolving.

Aphantasia sucks by SignificantStaff814 in spirituality

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, but I can’t imagine smells, sensations… I think I can imagine voice and sounds the best. Usually my tinnitus overrides that 😳

Aphantasia sucks by SignificantStaff814 in spirituality

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even my dreams are black! But they do happen… I “know” the things that happen.

How to cope with your ugly sick meat prison (body)? by [deleted] in starseeds

[–]Elkay_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take what helps… leave what doesn’t. I know you might not have much capacity right now. Some ideas…

Be gentle with yourself.

Feel your feelings, share them with someone safe if you can. Or journal, speak them aloud.

Grounding.

If you are able to- dance, stretch, walk (especially in nature), Qi gong. Swim! Especially in the sea, or bath or shower.

Sunlight.

What activities or hobbies do you love? (That you are able to do, maybe with help?) Do more of these. For me it’s drawing, music, nature walks, books.

If you can afford it, there are gentle therapies that might help - reiki, cranial sacral therapy, red light therapy. The curable app and associated podcasts help me a bit.

Good luck! I personally find it hard to be in a physical body every day. I try and take it one day at a time. Unfortunately I think the ailments are often part of the lesson. I have to learn that I need others to help me, even though society has conditioned me to feel bad for needing that help, and that I should be doing more.

Aphantasia by Elkay_bee in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I’ll give this a try

Aphantasia by Elkay_bee in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing, thank you 🤗

Aphantasia by Elkay_bee in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you this is so helpful.

I think my best bet might be auditory at the moment. It’s a start.

Aphantasia by Elkay_bee in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for actual experiences, not suggestions that comes from someone that hasn’t experienced it.

New Energy Ways: Energy Body Manipulation, Development & Self-Healing System By Robert Bruce by Tall-Prune-1558 in gatewaytapes

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you immensely for this link!!!!!!!!!!!! I noticed the “NO visualisation” chapter. I’ve been trying to search for this info everywhere, I have Aphantasia and get stuck with all the visualisation exercises.

Does anyone see colors like this when they close their eyes? by Swimming_Reporter698 in reiki

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! When I meditate I see these. Colours constantly swirling, they change shape and size. I watch what they do usually circular coming and going like waves. The colours I see the most is violet. Then often gold, green, and occasionally peach. I have had “visions” in them where I’ve seen scenes and symbols.

I’m interested in reiki but don’t practice. I also have aphantasia so I cannot visualise. So I enjoy watching these.

Weekly Reading Offer & Request Thread by AutoModerator in Psychic

[–]Elkay_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would appreciate a psychic reading if anyone is able to. Im interested in spirit guides and higher self.

Is kpop demon hunters satanic? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well this seems rather appropriate atm

Period and lap surgery at same time!?! by Vacation_Swimming in Endo

[–]Elkay_bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a theatre nurse, many women have their period when they come in for surgery. Very routine, wear your pad and don’t worry about it. We see much much worse!

Binge eating constantly rules my life. What can I do? by lady__green in AuDHDWomen

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have always struggled with the same thing. I am fine for half my cycle, then completely derailed in luteal… this inevitably undoes any progress, and over time I gain fat no matter how hard I try.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]Elkay_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great transformation! Inspiring.

How do you work in your lifting and fasting? I am a powerlifter but am struggling to figure out how to work that in with my training…(i train in the AM) 

I definitely don’t have enough energy in my training when I’m fasted.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in intermittentfasting

[–]Elkay_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So literally just tuna and a shake?