Patient X, a 35-year-old artist, was involved in a car accident two years ago. Since then, she has reported changes in her perception. Notably, she claims to perceive sounds as colors and colors as sounds, a phenomenon known as synesthesia. Furthermore, she has started practicing meditation and claims to have experienced altered states of consciousness during deep meditation sessions. Her altered states of consciousness have also had an impact on her perception of the world. Your task is to understand the sensory, perceptual, and consciousness-related aspects of Patient X's experiences.