Jane Elias

Kristen - I also recently discovered I have Aphantasia and my mind is blown too. I am 59. However, I have a great memory starting from about 3 years old. I don't know if this will make you feel better, but I think most people do not have great memories. 

Cynthia - I also just recently discovered I have aphantasia, however, it turns out both of my sisters also have it too. I have a lot of the same feelings you do. I did very well in school, however, it would have been so much easier if I could have visualized objects! I remember taking an IQ test when I was in 3rd grade - one component of the test was to rearrange blocks in the same order as the test provider had done. If you could visualize the blocks that would have been a snap!  I always thought when people said "in my mind's eye" or "photographic memory" they were just terms and not that people actually visualized images!  The saddest part for me is not being able to visualize my loved ones. My oldest sister just passed away suddenly and I wish I could close my eyes and see her beautiful face.  This has all blown my mind and I just wanted to share with you that you are not alone.