Tactile memory and language based memory?

Hello, I recently recognized that I have aphantasia with visuals. I realized that this is why I could never remember how to light a backpacking stove, read a map, or remember how to make a figure 8 knot for tying into a climbing harness for rock-climbing – all kinds of things. Interestingly though, I have […]

Watching a movie

Anyone else have this Im watching another movie I know Ive seen it but its as if Ive never seen it before I have no memories of anything thats happening Ive noticed this happens with all movies its kind of strange. I can watch movies over and over but it feels like its the first […]

EMDR Experience

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone with aphantasia has had experience with EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy. If so, I am very interested to hear about your experience with this treatment modality as it typically involves a good amount of visualization.  

Aphantasia, MBTI, and Personality Tests

Near when I found out about aphantasia, I started thinking about if there is a personality type that is because of aphantasia. So far I am convinced that that is not the case, but I thought some of you might find my post interesting. I posted a poll in a facebook group to find an […]

Has any research been made in this matter?

Has there been any research on Aphantasia and psychedelics. I seriously think that there is something major to look into. I know for a fact someone with Aphantasia can visualise colors and patterens with these substances. If this could be regulated by a doctor, this can open a door thats never been seen behind litterly […]

Discovering Aphantasia after beginning GMI for CRPS

I feel like finding out I am aphantasic has been a huge shock to the system particularly as to how after 45 years,  I have come to find out. To confirm what two days of research as lead me to finally understand. I took the aphantasic extended test that also went through smells and sounds. […]

Aphantasia cure? Boosting visual cortex function and plasticity with acetylcholine

So as a self-diagnosed aphantasic I’ve been wondering whether we might be underestimating the potential for neurotransmitter supplementation to improve our visualization capacity. Since the VVIQ is based on a spectrum ranging from aphantasia to hyperphantasia and pubmed aphantasia studies with EEG have shown that lower resting activity and visual cortex excitability predict stronger sensory […]

How do you focus? 

How do you focus?  Focus is a force multiplier. The better we learn to harness it, the more value we create and earn just about anywhere we aim it – Our jobs, hobbies, relationships, decisions, hardships and cultivation of wisdom, gained by reflecting on past choices, events, even failures. Which is why it is important […]

Is aphantasia caused by psychological trauma?

Are there any scientific/scholarly sources concerning permanent aphantasia caused by psychological trauma? I experienced this myself, but have not yet found anything in the literature. Back in 1997, I lost my minds eye after a period of extreme psychological stress.

Relationships and aphantasia

I was wondering if literally not being able to picture a future with someone and staying in the here & now affects anyone else’s relationship? We have been together for almost 4 years and recently have been having some issues understanding each other on where to go. I try to take it day by day […]