@j_baby_39 · Joined March 2021
Can strategic thinking in chess be effective without visualizing moves? How do players calculate their next steps?
How do hip hop narratives shape your thoughts and emotions while listening to artists like Slick Rick and Nas?
How do auditory hallucinations and intrusive images intertwine in the experience of those with a specific cognitive condition?
On “Do you dream visually?”
My dreams seem to be engineered by a dream factory that has control of my brain while I'm asleep. They are dreams that completely make no sense even though most people's dreams make no sense. They do not seem like real dreams. I rarely dream at all but when I do, I cannot recall them. Sometimes when I experience sleep paralysis, I wake up while in the middle of a lucid dream or nightmare where I can't move a thing. I can actually feel real pain in my dreams and I am surprised I don't wake up with scars although that's possible for me.
Do you experience déjà vu? How often does it happen for you, and what do you think triggers it? Share your thoughts!
What careers suit those who struggle with visualization? Share your experiences and tips for overcoming workplace challenges!
Can a lack of mental imagery influence the experience of visual hallucinations in those with psychotic disorders?
What triggers anxiety for those without visual memory beyond past traumas? Let's explore the unique sources of their anxiety.
Could individuals with unique mental processing be seen as tools for law enforcement or military, given their distinct emotional experiences?
On “Don't get tired of music and movies”
I'm an aphantastic who also has synaesthesia and I do get tired of songs and there are certain sounds that are more pleasing than others but it's usually when the production is done by better producers obviously and I get tired of movies as well but movies and shows that make me laugh and smile and romantic movies and shows are ones that I can watch over and over. I sometimes find myself being drawn to old school films and tv shows.
On “PTSD and aphantasia”
I'm no expert but I've been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and I also have synaesthesia and aphantasia. I don't want to alarm you but I would just like to briefly share my story. At age 20 I started hearing voices in my head. These voices came about while I was smoking marijauna because of clinical depression and anxiety and at first the voices pretended to be angels. Then the voices turned on me and started saying "ki** yourself". I did not want to say anything at first but then I was persuaded to go to a mental institution. I got out and the voices kept saying the same thing. I eventually crashed a car into another in an attempted suicide. Now I experience phantom smells, phantom sounds, sensations all over my body like someone is poking me all over, headaches, but no visual hallucinations. I've been in and out of mental institutions and I see a therapist monthly. I'm fine now. Long story short, I don't remember anything in detail. I'm just aware that everything happened so yes the aphantasia does protect me and may potentially protect others from severe trauma because after it all, I don't have PTSD. I hope this helps. :)