Louis Cianca

You are not alone. I am aphantasic as well. I am nearly totally aphantasic as well. I didn't realize until a few months ago at age 71. Up until then I was unaware that any of these extra abilities. I do feel cheated a bit that I can't have these experiences, but I can still love, imagine, create and interact with others. It makes my social interactions with others that much more precious.

This a great article. It clearly explains how I "see" in my mind. It is indeed imageless imagery. I use it all the time. That's how I relive memories. Thank you for putting a positive spin on aphantasia.

I'm like you. I don't see an image, but if you ask me to visualize an apple, I can bring up a memory of an apple and know what it looks like. The "image" is "far away", just out of reach, but even though I don't actually see it, I know it's there. Someone likened to having the data/information, but the monitor is turned off.