Daniiiii

On “How did you first discover aphantasia?”

Hi Tom, I discovered I have aphantasia in the 6th grade. I had watched a ted talk video about aphantasia then realized that I have it. I asked everyone I knew if they could close their eyes and picture an apple in their mind. I also found out that they could do whatever they want with their eyes open like for example putting a lightbulb over my head as if I just had an idea. I had felt and still feel really left out because of aphantasia. It's even made reading not fun anymore! It's crazy to me that I spent 12 years not knowing that other people could see images in their minds. Sincerely yours, Daniela