Number form synesthesia
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I found out a couple of years back that I had this (I just thought I was normal before that lol). My OH just thinks it's bizarre, but I'd be quite interested to know if anyone else does this - make spatial patterns from numbers.
For me, it's that numbers have distance from each other, and can be closer or further away in space. This is used particularly for making quick estimates. It's a bit more complex than that, e.g. "right" answers slot into place as if there's a notch on a metaphorical yardstick, and numbers have their own forms - some are smooth, other spiky/rough
And yes, I know I'm a wierdo!
[edited to add an explanation of what I'm on about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia ]
For me, it's that numbers have distance from each other, and can be closer or further away in space. This is used particularly for making quick estimates. It's a bit more complex than that, e.g. "right" answers slot into place as if there's a notch on a metaphorical yardstick, and numbers have their own forms - some are smooth, other spiky/rough
And yes, I know I'm a wierdo!
[edited to add an explanation of what I'm on about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia ]
Edited by oldbanger on Sunday 25th October 18:43
I also have another type, in that every letter or number has particular colour associated with it, although that colour might be different depending on context.
ETA: I also thought it was entirely normal until I watched a BBC programme about it, spoke to family and friends only to fund else no one else did the same.
ETA: I also thought it was entirely normal until I watched a BBC programme about it, spoke to family and friends only to fund else no one else did the same.
Edited by mrdelmonti on Sunday 25th October 22:15
I don't think I have synesthesia as such, but I can remember quite long numbers through the way they "feel" (although feel is exactly the right word, but it's difficult to explain.)
Numbers have a pattern to them, a rhythm, I don't remember the number as such, I remember how the numbers or groups of numbers feel and what the next transition to the next number or group of numbers feels like. Kinda like a musical score, you don't need to know what all the notes are, to know which ones feel right and which ones are bum notes.
Reading that back, maybe I'm just nuts...
Numbers have a pattern to them, a rhythm, I don't remember the number as such, I remember how the numbers or groups of numbers feel and what the next transition to the next number or group of numbers feels like. Kinda like a musical score, you don't need to know what all the notes are, to know which ones feel right and which ones are bum notes.
Reading that back, maybe I'm just nuts...
Interesting.
I've always seen the days of the week and the months of the year, and the years themselves as a kind of roller coaster, with Monday being the top of the hill just before you plunge over the precipice heading towards the weekend. Likewise, January is at the bottom of the hill, with a slow climb up to the end of August, when you plunge over the top and headlong towards the end of the year.
I'm not sure if this quite fits in to one of the forms of Synesthesia, but when I've described this to anyone before they've always looked at me like I'm mad.
I've always seen the days of the week and the months of the year, and the years themselves as a kind of roller coaster, with Monday being the top of the hill just before you plunge over the precipice heading towards the weekend. Likewise, January is at the bottom of the hill, with a slow climb up to the end of August, when you plunge over the top and headlong towards the end of the year.
I'm not sure if this quite fits in to one of the forms of Synesthesia, but when I've described this to anyone before they've always looked at me like I'm mad.
k bank with no trace on your computer... 
I have this too - never knew it had a name!
Numbers are arranged on a logarithmic scale for me that I can zoom in and out on at will. I imagine a year to be arranged on a circular timeline that goes anti-clockwise - each year leads into the next so I suppose it would be more of an indefinite spiral.
I used to trade options for a living and even had a visual representation of the most complex structures in my mind.
Thanks for the link!
EFS
Numbers are arranged on a logarithmic scale for me that I can zoom in and out on at will. I imagine a year to be arranged on a circular timeline that goes anti-clockwise - each year leads into the next so I suppose it would be more of an indefinite spiral.
I used to trade options for a living and even had a visual representation of the most complex structures in my mind.
Thanks for the link!
EFS
Edited by voicey on Monday 26th October 09:55
I associate numbers and letters with Colours. Can't seem to find anyone else that has the same.
For example, when I think of the number 6, it is always yellow and 7 is orange, 8 is purple, 9 is brown etc etc...
I always thought it was normal. I do the same for the alphabet. A is green etc...
For example, when I think of the number 6, it is always yellow and 7 is orange, 8 is purple, 9 is brown etc etc...
I always thought it was normal. I do the same for the alphabet. A is green etc...
mrdelmonti said:
I also have another type, in that every letter or number has particular colour associated with it, although that colour might be different depending on context.
ETA: I also thought it was entirely normal until I watched a BBC programme about it, spoke to family and friends only to fund else no one else did the same.
Wierd, i associate colours in my mind with numbers and words too.. guess it must be fairly common..ETA: I also thought it was entirely normal until I watched a BBC programme about it, spoke to family and friends only to fund else no one else did the same.
Edited by mrdelmonti on Sunday 25th October 22:15
Don said:
Speed_Demon said:
Nope, do have an Eidetic memory though.
That must be brilliant. Any downsides?The downsides are strange, when I try to imagine something (which isn't as vivid as memory obviously), I'll 'accidently' remember something I have seen, that is related to what I am trying to think about and then it's hard not to focus on that because it's more vivid.
Edited by Speed_Demon on Monday 26th October 10:30
Edited by Speed_Demon on Monday 26th October 11:00
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