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“Synaesthesia is a truly fascinating condition. In its simplest form it is best described as a “union of the senses” whereby two or more of the five senses that are normally experienced separately are involuntarily and automatically joined together. Some synaesthetes experience colour when they hear sounds or read words. Others experience tastes, smells, shapes or touches in almost any combination. These sensations are automatic and cannot be turned on or off. Synaesthesia isn’t a disease or illness and is not at all harmful. In fact, the vast majority of synaesthetes couldn’t imagine life without it.” from the UK Synaesthesia Association website
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Although I’d hate to rate any mental ‘illness’ as ‘best’ for fear of seeming insensitive – and that this is apparantely not an illness, wouldn’t it be great to see sound? Or have taste take shape? Brilliant!
Perhaps ‘best neurological condition’ is better wording.
Hear, hear! If illness has the connotation of some kind of limitation then synaesthesia is just the opposite of an illness. How must the world feel for those lucky people? sighs
Indeed!
What is the opposite of illness? In this context it’s not really wellness, is it? Hmmm…
Blimey! That’s a tricky one.
I read a book about a girl who had this. It sounds pretty bitchin’. That is, except when the sounds are harsh and overwhelming, and the colors come pounding in front of your face. That might be rather frightening. There are downsides, but I definetly think they’d be worth it. Does anybody here actually have this?
Really? What book was that? Any good? I’m reading ‘253’ at the moment which has a (very) minor character in who is mourning the gradual loss of her synaesthesia.
It’s called ‘A Mango-Shaped Space’. http://www.amazon.com/Mango-Shaped-Space-Wendy-Mass/dp/0316058254/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/105-2826024-3236412?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180806343&sr=1-3
My psyche teacher lent it to me. It’s written more for those around 13, 14, but it’s still quite interesting.
Okay, well I’m 28, so I guess I’ll read it twice!
No, it’s more for youngsters, so you only have to read half of it.