Articles
Stories from people with aphantasia, what the research says, and things to try.
A member’s story
Do Opposites Attract? Exploring Aphantasia and Hyperphantasia in Marriage
When I learned that I had aphantasia and that my husband of 40 years has hyperphantasia, it gave the idea “opposites attract” a whole new meaning.
Liana Scott · November 2023
A member’s story
The Aphantasia Stamp—Do You Blame Aphantasia for Your Perceived Shortcomings?
How I used a metaphorical aphantasia stamp to explain all of my perceived shortcomings.
Michael Swanson · November 2023
Something to try
Can't Visualize An Apple? Try This Apple Illusion to Experience What Others See
This apple illusion allows people who can't visualize to temporarily 'see' an image that isn't there—using visual perception to demonstrate what others experience through their imagination.
Aphantasia Network · October 2023
What the research says
Can Hypnosis Work on Those With Aphantasia?
A hypnotherapist with aphantasia explains hypnosis and how hypnosis can work for aphantasics.
Paulina Trevena · October 2023
News
John Green Aphantasia Discovery: Shining a Light on the Mind's Eye
Best-selling author discovers aphantasia. Discover the buzz behind John Green aphantasia discovery and its significance in the community.
Aphantasia Network · October 2023
Something to try
Are You a Visualizer or Conceptualizer? The Ball on a Table Test
The Ball on a Table experiment is a simple visualization test that reveals whether you think in pictures (visualizer) or concepts (conceptualizer). This revealing experiment, originally credited to u/Caaaarrrl, takes less than a minute but provides profound insights into how your mind processes information.
Aphantasia Network · October 2023
What the research says
The Visualizer’s Fallacy
Understanding the hidden assumptions that lead to biases against aphantasics’ cognitive abilities.
Christian Scholz · September 2023
Something to try
Learning and Remembering, With or Without Aphantasia
Memory is tricky whether you have aphantasia or not. Here are some strategies you can use to learn and remember.
Alice Grebanier · September 2023
A member’s story
Aphantasia, Neurodiversity, and Healing
A psychology practitioner begins to bridge the gap between practitioner and client in relation to aphantasia.
Rebecca McHale · August 2023
A member’s story
I Am Aphantasic
Aphantasia is not something I have; it is something I am.
Ed Labine · July 2023
A member’s story
Can Aphantasics Use Imagery to Heal or Improve Performance?
From guided imagery to imagined athletic practices, are aphantasics disadvantaged because they lack a mind’s eye?
Jim Collison · July 2023
A member’s story
Discovering I Have Aphantasia
A clinical therapist with total aphantasia, mental illness, autism, and other neurodiversities shares her perspectives and strategies.
Neesa Sunar · June 2023
A member’s story
Is Aphantasia Hereditary? - A Personal Exploration
I have aphantasia. Do my siblings have it? What about my parents? Is aphantasia hereditary?
Liana Scott · June 2023
A member’s story
Aphantasia and SDAM - Gifts of Healing
When your life has been filled with trauma, you have to wonder: could aphantasia and SDAM be the source of the trauma, or could they be the means of healing?
Auri'An Lay · May 2023
What the research says
Revisualizing the Role of Imagery in Mental Healthcare
Visualization is often used in mental wellness and therapy, but what does this mean for those with aphantasia?
Reshanne Reeder · May 2023
A member’s story
Behind Closed Eyes: The Experience of Mind-Blindness in Non-Congenital Aphantasia
A personal journey of exploring the nature of visualization, its importance and spiritual significance, and what can be learned from it.
Marjorie Schuman, Ph.D. · April 2023
What the research says
Impact of Aphantasia on the Reading Experience
Does aphantasia impact the reading experience? Exploring the relationship between reading preferences and mental imagery.
Rosina Williams · April 2023
A member’s story
How a Visual Artist With Aphantasia Drew What She Couldn’t “See”
I achieved something I had never done before as a visual artist with aphantasia. How I “imagined” light in a dark cave with no mind’s eye.
Deleted member · March 2023
