And yet you code.
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Code is a set of patterns and structures, so it's more visio-spatial than audial.
The problem arises more when trying to memorize words, like in a poem, or during introspection. Also, planning steps and thinking through scenarios is more difficult. People without an inner monologue are less prone to depression and despair because no inner monolog also means no negative self-talk.
I have a really advanced inner monolog, so I tend to do project planning and testing.
I said the thing about depression to my wife today. While I don't struggle with self doubt at this stage of my life, I did for years. The inner voice was definitely a problem then. I had to teach myself to force the negative voices out and focus on actually accomplishing things. Once I did that, those particular conversations stopped.