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When I was learning the names of numbers as a very young child, my mother and grandmother were intrigued that I called the number 8 a “struggle” rather than 8.

I don’t know if I would like to have synesthesia all the time, but I’d certainly love to experience for a while. At least I think would.

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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

I only found about SW because x years ago - not too many; they were celebrating the.... electric_blue68 Apr 2023 #25

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

I wish we had a fashion forum here on DU. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #37

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

One of my favorite memories of kid #2 is a time when I broke one of... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #42

Your question was perfect, because you got a priceless answer. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #43

I have thoroughly enjoyed our exchange this evening. 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #44

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

3 strikes and I'm out. I'm so tired I can hardly see straight. I had an... 3catwoman3 Apr 2023 #46

Oh no, sorry to hear about your surgery and some problems in recovery. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #49