Lessons From Aphantasia, ADHD, and BPD The Way I See It I’ve always pictured my brain as a negotiator, tirelessly brokering common ground between every idea it encounters. Comparisons are its currency; they make connections and build bridges. A song and a scent both trigger the same emotions; an odd reflection, but it’s how my memory correlates. I think this tendency stems from my aphantasia, the inability to form mental images.