"Discovering Aphantasia: My Journey of Realizing I Can't Visualize in My Mind"

Aphantasia, a condition affecting about 3.9% of people, is the inability to visualize mental images. People with aphantasia have varying experiences, with some able to recall visual details through other senses, while others struggle with therapeutic techniques that rely on visualization. Despite the challenges, individuals with aphantasia often excel in non-visual jobs and creative endeavors. This condition highlights the diversity of neural perception and the unique ways in which individuals experience and remember the world around them.