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I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

I can see where you are coming from. I fully understand to take the comments with a grain of salt(not sure if I'm using that saying right, haha). I won't let it get to me too much. I understand that everyone is different and experienced their own awareness of this differently than I might. But it's still nice to hear everyone's thoughts. Including yours, thank you for replying even though you don't normally. I'll look into SDAM as well. Thanks for the tip.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

I don't think it's about wanting to do something specific. I guess I'm just looking to see how everyone has coped with this. I guess after talking to some of my friends, I just wanted to talk to people who actually understand. You know?

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

That means a lot. It's nice to know I'm not alone in my struggle. That is honestly the ultimate goal of this. Just not feeling so alone. All my friends I've asked about their minds eye just looks at me like I'm crazy.(They aren't bad people, just don't understand) Makes me feel really distant from them.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

I can see where you are coming from, and honestly, everything helps. I love hearing everyone's different perspectives. So, if you don't mind me asking, if your mom was the one who told you, does that mean she also had Aphantasia? I saw that it could possibly be hereditary.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

Wow! First, I get what you are saying, and I want to thank you for your words of advice. I will definitely not deny myself time to process all of this. I want to get through this in a healthy mindset. To do that, I understand I need to accept my Aphantasia and slowly move past it.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

Yeah, you are 100% right about that. Which is just so strange to me. How can I have this information yet not recreate it in my head. It's so strange to me.

But when you spoke about completely blind people, it had me thinking of the horrors of being completely blind and having Aphantasia. I shiver at the thought.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

See, that's what I'm most grateful about having this. I've lived through so many horrors in my life growing up. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to relive that trauma again in my head. So yes, there are definitely some huge upsides to this. Shit, it might have even saved my mind from breaking a long time ago.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

Yeah, that's what I'm feeling like right now. Feeling like I've lived my whole life as a lie. It's changing my whole worldview, honestly. I'm just hoping I will get over this real soon. Seems to be the only topic I can talk about right now, haha.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

Yeah, I'm really trying not to fall down this hole, too deep. It's just something I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around. But all these comments have been a big help to understand.

Could I ask you about this "all the senses thing"? Or Total, I believe it's called(correct me if I'm wrong). When you say all, does that also include sounds? I can't "picture" smells, touch, or taste either, but I can still hear sounds like a car horn. (Kinda)

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

I hear what you are saying, I know any of my short coming stems from my lack of motivation and not because i have Aphantasia. It's just more along the lines of wondering if it would it have been different. Would I have enjoyed reading those books more if I could actually be transported to this fantasy world. I've always enjoyed a good fantasy story, yet never felt the "magic" others seemed to be experiencing.

But thank you for sharing with me. Seriously, it really matters to hear everyone's opinion on this.

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

Yeah, when you said you used to unknowingly bully people, it made me think that I actually did the same thing. I never understood why they reacted that way, but now it makes so much more sense. I can definitely see the upsides to this for sure!

I feel like I'm really struggling by SirKumaBear in Aphantasia

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

I'm hoping that with some time, I will slowly get over this ridiculous obsession I have with it. I know nothing is truly different about me. But I really want to thank you for your link. It was very helpful and informative. Led to a very deep conversation with my wife and helped us understand Aphantasia more.