I think hyperthymesia can be more of an advantage than a disadvantage, I love that you are building great memories for your son. I can go to a place I have not been to since a toddler and remember it well specifically remote places that have not changed so much. I welcome your question re emotions, everybody assumes I don't have them, I get called out for being insensitive, it causes problems in relationships but I do have emotions, strong ones, maybe stronger than many, they just don't show and I don't act on them.

@Rugglesby Thank you for answering the question. I used to think affected people didn't have emotions. Then I saw in my son that it's the exact opposite. He's way too empathetic. Before he built that emotional wall, he was falling apart all the time. An emotional lightning rod. It's a self-defense mechanism probably. I'm glad your memories are an advantage to you. I hope my son's will be to him.

@Lysistrata There have been 2 comments on the forum in the past week, one mentioned empath, and another on empathy. Your comment re your son struck home as well.Up until she was three, my daughter could not handle the slightest sad situation or comment. No matter how mild, and she would cry, She is still extremely emotional and caring. i have this problem, I can get into someones head sort of, if something sad/painful is experienced by someone, I don't just sympathise, I have their pain/sadness. So maybe my emotional block is a self defense thing and is on by default. Your son seems the same.