The same seems true of synesthesic experiences, although unlike some hallucinations, they seem to…

…However, we conceptualise hallucinations as such (as psychotic episodes), for two specific reasons: First, they are generally maladaptive for they do not aid individuals’ lives. Second, they have no reflection in others’ representations; they are not shared experiences, but rather an “affliction” unique to the individual experiencing them.
A Treachery of Reality: Life is A Hallucination
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Sep 12, 2021
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The same seems true of synesthesic experiences, although unlike some hallucinations, they seem to be harmless and even, by many reports, enjoyable.
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