People with this condition may have trouble identifying familiar faces—including friends, family members, or even their own reflection in a mirror.There are two main forms of the condition:Congenital prosopagnosia, which appears from birth or early childhood without an obvious brain injury.Acquired prosopagnosia, which develops later in life, often due to brain damage from stroke, head injury, or certain neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Brad Pitt’s ExperiencePitt, who has previously discussed his struggles in interviews with GQ and other outlets, described the social difficulties that come with the disorder. “I can’t recognize people’s faces,” he admitted. “I’ll meet someone, and then I’ll meet them again the next day and not know who they are.”His openness has drawn attention to a condition that remains widely misunderstood and often undiagnosed. Pitt also noted that his symptoms have sometimes led to social misunderstandings, as others may perceive his difficulty recognizing them as aloofness or disinterest.How Common Is It?While exact numbers are difficult to determine, experts estimate that as many as 2–3% of the population may experience some form of prosopagnosia. Many people never receive a formal diagnosis, either because they have adapted to the condition or because symptoms are mistakenly attributed to forgetfulness.The Mayo Clinic notes that prosopagnosia does not affect general memory, intelligence, or vision. It specificallyContinue reading…
