The scientists abbreviate it PMO- I abbreviate it 'Meta' (Because they, the scientists, abbreviate a related condition: Prosopagnosia as Proso...so.. Meta)
The condition is called Prosopometamorphopsia. aka 'faces look weird' It is extremely rare - as in, I know of 2 other people diagnosed.
But there is more to it than that -- it also causes unease, a sense of fear, and something like defensive hostility.
What is it like for me, living with Prosopometamorphopsia?
Imagine- you like people, but cannot look at them.
That, when you do, they look strange and it makes you feel afraid and angry.
As if you just found a snake or spider crawling on your hand, or you are suddenly falling.
Imagine this happens when you look someone you just met, or at someone you love.
Now- when you cannot look someone in the eye, how does that make you appear? Shifty? Deceptive, Disinterested?
Imagine trying to work a job. Imagine the anxiety of living day to day.
Trying to make friends- to Keep friends.
How they pull away, and distance themselves from your apparent deception and disinterest.
The depression of feeling So alone and disconnected from those around you- those you love.
Imagine this happens Every time you look at someone's face.
(and no, I don't see Dragons.. sigh)
