DSM-IV (Direct Quote) A) The reexperiencing, following cessation of use of a hallucinogen, of one or more of the perceptual symptoms that were experienced while intoxicated with the hallucinogen (e.g., geometric hallucinations, false perceptions of movement in the peripheral visual fields, flashes of color, intensified colors, trails of images of moving objects, positive after-images, halos around objects, macropsia and micropsia)." B) The symptoms in Criterion A cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. C)The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition (e.g., anatomical lesions and infections of the brain, visual epilepsies) and are not better accounted from by other mental disorders (e.g., delirium, dementia, Schizophrenia) or hypnopompic hallucinations.

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HALLUCINOGEN PERSISTENT PERCEPTION DISORDER

Synonyms:
Post hallucinogen perception disorder
Flashbacks (incorrectly used)

SYSTEMS AFECTED

Nervous system
Nervous system

Symptoms

  • Halos
  • Tracers
  • After images
  • Visual snow/static
  • False perceptions (movement, depth, dimensions, color)

Treatments

  • Antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, psychostimulants, SSRIs, anticonvulsants. See my questions answered for more details. Be sure to cease any treatment that exacerbates your symptoms. E.g. risperidone (antipsychotic) and some SSRIs have exacerbated HPPD symptoms in clinical trials.
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    I got hppd from taking too much of a drug  ( research chemical) have had visual disturbances since. For example :tracers, visual snow etc 
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    Youre not going to lose your vision. Ive had it for about 20 years now and from what I can tell and remember its stayed about the same throughout my life. I can still see fine, except for the snow. As for advice id say you need to look at this as any...
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    I'll make it short and to the point. I had been tripping acid basically on a bi-weekly basis for about 3 to 4 months, and I would take microdoses (very small amounts) to work often just for the extra energy it provides at those doses. It got to ...
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    Tried one hit of lsd, didn't experience much.  Tried 6 hits a month later, didn't experience much, but after the effects wore off, some didn't. Month later effects/symptoms remain the same concluding HPPD. Trying my best to find pills and supp...

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