Cindy Davies

It's called "chunking".

Wow. That was amazing. If I had any doubts that I have aphantasia, they are gone now.

Like Pamela, I had to laugh at the questions. Surprisingly, I did "imagine" some details before reading the questions. I had a vague thought about billiard balls and a tiny person pushing the ball. I don't visualize but I do often think in terms of spatial relationships and sequences of events.

Amuah, It sounds like you value this person's opinion and maybe have some reason to wonder about ADHD yourself. Why not get tested? Talk to your primary care physician and/or licensed therapist about it. Don't try to self-diagnose. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and would never have guessed. It's been more than 5 years now and I am starting to see how it has affected my whole life! It's been really helpful to learn more about how my brain works and how I might harness those powers instead of trying to force my brain to work in ways it isn't suited for. One of my teenagers was recently diagnosed as neuro-divergent and it has been a huge boost to her confidence to allow herself to try things in the way that her brain prefers. Another thing I've learned is that, despite the differences in how ADHD manifests, it is pretty common for someone with ADHD to recognize it in others.  I have not been tested for aphantasia but after comparing notes with my children and some other friends I am fairly sure that I have it. I'm also wondering how the aphantasia and the ADHD coincide. Right now all I can think about is how aphantasia and trauma may have affected each other. Maybe someone else will chime in. And please, ask your doctor. It doesn't hurt to find out more information about yourself!