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Open original source ↗“McKay also said that around this time he noticed that his inner monologue — the private voice that narrates the thoughts we have throughout the day — was gone.”
- Cause
- COVID-19 infection (Scotland trip, isolated 2 weeks); acquired aphantasia + lost inner monologue + lost dream recall
- Duration
- at least ~3 months after clearance at time of interview; some inner-speech/dream fragments returning after ~1 month home
- Recovery notes
- Shadows of daydreams; occasional shower self-talk; dreams returning but less vivid. Stroke ruled out. Fatigue as long-COVID. Emotional numbness/anhedonia not described.