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bucolic_frolic

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1. I'm a 2. I tested it with old objects or photos I hadn't seen in years.

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Sun Feb 15, 2026, 11:47 AM

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Or decades. The memoried images are still accurate, but they are different than the real item. Don't know what that says. Events long ago are more like Impressionism, even when not emotionally charged.

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So, apparently I have Aphantasia. I'm pretty much a 5. [View all] Nittersing Sunday OP

I'm a 2. I tested it with old objects or photos I hadn't seen in years. bucolic_frolic Sunday #1

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I first heard about Aphantasia only a few days ago, the human mind is truly fascinating. 🙂 Dave Bowman Sunday #2

Try this free Imagestreaming SheltieLover Sunday #3

I read thru part of that and Nittersing Sunday #5

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Sorry, but that's like telling a blind person they can see, if they just work hard enough. n/t. Ms. Toad Sunday #17

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Amazing! SheltieLover Sunday #12

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I am, as well. Ms. Toad Sunday #16