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1. This is called synesthesia.

Sat Apr 1, 2023, 10:52 AM

Apr 2023

Last edited Sat Apr 1, 2023, 11:39 AM - Edit history (1)

Where a person experiences one sense through another.
Experiences more than one sensation associated with a stimulus.

It is not considered a mental illness, but a rare type
of cognitive perception and processing.

It is associated with higher levels of intelligence and memory.
And is highly inheritable.

I myself used to feel sensations with numbers as a child.
Even numbers were smooth and full. Odd numbers were scratchy and off kilter.
The number four was particularly smooth and beautiful for some reason.

Evolutionary psychologists have studied this human trait, it seems to be sticking around
so must have some benefit.

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the number six tastes like moth [View all] Not Heidi Apr 2023 OP

This is called synesthesia. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #1

i have a friend who has been a painter all her life. she hears colors. mopinko Apr 2023 #3

Yes could be associated with artistic types. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #4

ya know, i think the word neurodivergent mopinko Apr 2023 #5

Took me a long time to realize that I am the weird one, and others are the normal ones. :( Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #6

i've been know to say- mopinko Apr 2023 #8

... Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #10

whatever else it was, it was real. mopinko Apr 2023 #11

I love art, art making, and many of the earth, and space sciences... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #16

Because I was born premature by 6+ wks back in the early 50's I was tested for cognitive, IQ stuff.. electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #17

I was lucky, my pediatrician had just heard about the incubator oxygen causing blindness Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #19

Oh, freaking Woah!!! Lucky, Lucky, Lucky you! ... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #22

I don't think I have ever knowingly met someone who was in an incubator in the same time period. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #24

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Premature babies have a different body language from full term babies. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #28

Ah, if only my art skills had been better at the time back then for pro work. l'm still... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #26

I don't have it - synethesia, that is; but I find it fascinating! electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #14

Right, it is not seen as a mental illness. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #18

I have a I'd say a very good visual memory. It definitely helps to be able to "hold".... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #20

I think a lot of people don't look closely at the mind's eye pictures. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #23

Sorry missed this one... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #27

Synesthesia is thought to be inherited in some cases. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #29

Inherited? Hmmm, off hand I can't think of a direct advantage... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #30

Yes it is thought to be connected to artistic/creative ability. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #31

You have a good sense of design, then. 👍 Nice to get compliments...... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #36

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Maybe we could ask about adding one? As far as crochet... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #50

What a treat to watch your mother sew, the fabrics, etc. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #51

My sister told me that this morning. Not Heidi Apr 2023 #7

i wouldnt be surprised. mopinko Apr 2023 #9

The ability to connect dots is an interesting talent. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #13

Synesthesia is related to both Asperger's and the normal population. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #12

I like that markie Apr 2023 #2

Synesthesia. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #15

Yes this is called chromesthesia. People hear a sound and see a color. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #32

A tiny tale to add to this fascinating... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #21

Do you remember why you called the number 8 "struggle." ??? Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #33

I'm now about to be 72 and this would have been way back when I was... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #34

This is more common, sound/tactile reaction. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #35

I retired 2 years ago after 45 years as a pediatric nurse practitioner. 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #38

Fairly common for young children to switch hands when learning to write. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #39

I had just never seen anyone switch in the... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #40

I know, that is pretty neat. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #41

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Same here, very enjoyable. Thank you! Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #47

Oops - see my other post. 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #45

Yes thank you! Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #48

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