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Hello everyone :)

Here are three bits of synesthesia news to welcome in the new year.

:bulletgreen: www.popularmechanics.com/scien…
A series of accidents disrupted a woman's synesthesia, and a lightning strike removed it entirely for some time. Have any of you had your synesthesia decrease or disappear as a result of some trauma?

:bulletblue: www.smithsonianmag.com/science…
British music company BitterSuite is promoting the idea that sensory connections occur on an exciting spectrum through a series of unconventional musical performances. As someone who sees synesthesia as a trait that manifests on the high end of sensory connection rather than a black and white concept, this is very encouraging!

:bulletyellow: www.livescience.com/57426-syne…
Some recent research suggests that synesthesia development could be connected to being bilingual or learning new languages, stirring debate. What are your thoughts?
My own experience with this is mixed....interestingly enough, while I am bilingual and can read two different alphabets, I only have strong synesthetic connections for the English language. However, I do get particular "feelings" when speaking certain words in all languages and particularly when learning a new language. The feelings are almost like a tangible presence in my mouth and give me particular sensations that help me remember the meaning of words.
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What happens when the senses lose their borders?

Welcome! This is a group dedicated to those who have or are interested in synesthesia.

Synesthesia is a neurological phenomenon in which senses and/or cognitive pathways involuntarily cross. For many of us, it is also a fascinating way of life.

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THE BASICS
Synesthesia can manifest itself in a variety of ways. For some people, letters have color. Other synesthetes can see music. Some personify different objects, numbers, and days of the week. A rare few can smell sound. Another type of synesthesia involves feeling sensations due to certain sounds or tastes. Mental maps of numbers and months are also synesthetic.

People can also have synesthesia at varying levels of intensity; some may merely associate things mentally, while others experience them physically. Though people often think of having synesthesia in black and white terms, perhaps it's more accurate to see it as a condition with gradient and variety.

DO I HAVE SYNESTHESIA?
The key to knowing if you have synesthesia lies in whether you have involuntary connection(s) between the senses.

There is great diversity in synesthesia, and many synesthetes have more than one type. Here are a few websites with good information (keep in mind that no resource is fully comprehensive):
www.daysyn.com/index.html
www.synesthesiatest.org/
faculty.washington.edu/chudler…

Synesthesia may actually be fairly common (at low levels of intensity, at least) because humans are connectors by nature. However, part of what makes it so unknown is the fact that many synesthetes don't talk about it because they believe it is normal or have received negative reactions from non-synesthetes.

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:bulletgreen: You're welcome to join whether or not you have synesthesia.
:bulletgreen: All artwork must be clearly connected to synesthesia.
:bulletgreen: Any form of art is accepted, but avoid adult content.
:bulletgreen: Keep an eye out for weekly journal posts.
:bulletgreen: If you ever have any concerns, questions, suggestions, or just want to say hello...don’t hesitate to contact me, eivanly

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Otacon144 Featured By Owner Nov 21, 2010  Student Filmographer
Thanks for inviting me!

I might not be able to be as involved as I want to, because of school and other priorities, but I'll definitely do my best to contribute!
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frodo-echostar Featured By Owner Nov 21, 2010
you're welcome! It's a pleasure just to have you here :3
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roren001 Featured By Owner Nov 20, 2010
Thank you for inviting me to a wonderful group.

Although I am not an synesthetes, I have been intrigued by this for a number of years now and have introduced many synesthetes's to other synesthetes's. I rather think of myself as a Professor X type character :D lol
I hope to learn more about these wonderful gifts, as I think that this is just a stepping stone to a grander leap in the evolutionary ladder.
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frodo-echostar Featured By Owner Nov 21, 2010
thank you so much for joining!
That's definitely an interesting view... I often wonder if everyone has synesthesia... but something in the mind occurs that doesn't allow it to come through...
it's such a fascinating topic <:3
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