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Sure, some people can likely visualize such ominous images and creatures without getting scared.
What exactly is aphantasia?
This doesnt mean these individuals lack imagination or creativityrather, they dont experience them visually.
Individuals with aphantasia dont lack imagination or creativityrather, they dont experience them visually.
So, someone with aphantasia may not be aware that they have this condition.
neuroscientist, mental health expert, and host ofCleaning Up The Mental Mess
How can someone tell if they have aphantasia?
Some aphantastic people have difficulty picturing the faces of close friends or family members.
They might have dreams in which they experience different sensations but struggle to really see whats happening around them.
What causes aphantasia?
The exact cause of aphantasia is unknown.
Research suggests that the conditionruns in familiesand is likely due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
To be sure, aphantasia isnt the result of poor memory or cognition.
Hyperphantasic individuals also had greater brain activation in areas responsible for recognizing faces.
What are the benefits and downsides of aphantasia?
neuroscientist, mental health expert, and host ofCleaning Up The Mental Mess
Being able to tune out distracting images can be helpful for staying focused, says Dr. Hafeez.
You may be less susceptible to intrusive or distressing mental images, too.
(Bring on the horror movies!)
As well, it can help you avoid replaying personal traumatic memories in vivid detail.
Because visual features help with recall, though, memories of happy occasions can also be affected.
This can be especially tough if youregrieving a loss.
What does this condition teach us about the human experience?
Along with shaping memories, aphantasia affects how a person thinks, plans, and dreams about the future.
We know now that theres a whole spectrum of cognitive processing out there waiting to be better understood.
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