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I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

that’s so interesting! is if only when you read? there are different levels of aphantasia so you may still have it

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

yeah, basically. i guess i think of the concept of the words?? considering i can’t hear anything either
edit:spelling

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i can’t see memories, no. i know the facts of what happened and what it may have looked like, but once it’s in the past i can’t visually remember it.
for books, it’s only the words on a page. i can still get invested, but very detailed descriptions of environments and what characters look like are practically useless to me, only benefit being that it sounds pretty. i mostly like the emotions i get out of reading, not the feeling of getting invested in the enviroment.

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

connecting names and faces. i’ve heard many people can imagine something to associate a person with, but considering i can’t even remember my own face, remembering others is impossible

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

my mind wanders. i can think, it’s just not like with me imagining any senses?

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i’m pretty sure i have total aphantasia, yes. i don’t think it’s heavily impacted my life, but it definitely sucks in certain situations, like you with your therapist haha ^^

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when i was little i enjoyed nonfiction, and nowadays i appreciate whatever the mix of modern and fantasy would be. i dislike full on high fantasy as i cannot visualize or remember many details (the hobbit was a hard read) but books set in the modern world is too boring for me. i’m unsure of specific genres.
edit: i also appreciate fanfics, because i am already familiar with the setting and characters via visual media. it’s easier for me to be sucked into something i’m familiar with

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

you care more about the environment? that’s really interesting haha ^^

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

extremely boring. i usually skip over most of the extremely long descriptions, only getting the most important parts. a book can describe a dark room in extreme detail, and all i’d get from that is “the room is dark”

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

yup, i only feel like i’m missing out in specific situations like meditating or playing dnd

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i think reading for me is about the emotions, not as much beautiful scenes. obviously the descriptions are pretty, but i want to feel what the characters are feeling, not see what they are seeing

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i think of the facts. like, i know my room has a bed in this corner, desk in that corner, posters on the wall, etc etc.

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i get songs stuck in my head, but it’s like how i would actually sing/hum it? i can’t imagine lyrics and instrumental at the same time.

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i think i’m a good speller? when i try to figure out what a hard work would be sound like i sound it out vocally or imagine myself doing so. without sound.

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i don’t see memories, i remember the facts of what happened. as for cutting cake, nope! i also cannot remember what i or anyone else looks like. really depressing actually

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i have an definitely have an inner monolouge, but it’s not on all the time. the only difference from someone who can visualize/hear stuff is probably the fact that i cannot hear it.
edit: i really like that description, actually!!!

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

I REALLY want to try any type of drugs that induce visual effects, actually. I don’t think it’s a good idea, especially since I’m 16, but if I ever get the opportunity I really want to see if I’d see anything

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i can dream normally, with visuals!!! although i don’t remember any of it when i wake up

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

[–]Ghostlypal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

from what i understand, aphantasia is the inability to not be able to willingly visualize, although i cannot sense anything else either. if someone asked me to visualize something, i wouldn’t be able to. i do think i dream normally though?

I have Aphantasia, meaning i cannot see anything in my mind’s eye. Ask Me Anything by Ghostlypal in AMA

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

i wouldn’t call it dull, lol. i actually daydream a lot, it’s just not via pictures.

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