Hallucinogen Persistent Perception Disorder

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Symptoms of Hallucinogen Persistent Perception Disorder (HPPD)

Hallucinogen Persistent Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a rare condition that can occur after using hallucinogenic substances such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, or MDMA. It is characterized by the presence of persistent and distressing visual disturbances that continue long after the drug has worn off. These visual disturbances can significantly impact a person's daily life and may cause distress or impairment in functioning.

Visual Symptoms:

One of the primary symptoms of HPPD is the presence of visual disturbances. These disturbances can vary in intensity and may include:

Visual snow: A persistent static-like or grainy visual field.

Trails or afterimages: Seeing trails or lingering images after an object has moved or disappeared.

Halos or auras around objects.

Flashes of light or colors.

Geometric patterns or distortions.

Warped or wavy surfaces.

Enhanced colors or intensified visual experiences.

Perceptual Symptoms:

In addition to visual disturbances, individuals with HPPD may experience perceptual symptoms that affect their overall perception of the world. These symptoms may include:

Depersonalization: Feeling detached from oneself or one's surroundings.

Derealization: A sense that the external world is unreal or distorted.

Macropsia or micropsia: Objects appearing larger or smaller than they actually are.

Time distortions: A distorted sense of time passing too quickly or too slowly.

Psychological Symptoms:

HPPD can also have psychological symptoms that can be distressing for individuals. These symptoms may include:

Anxiety or panic attacks.

Depression or mood changes.

Difficulty concentrating or focusing.

Memory problems.

Insomnia or sleep disturbances.

Impact on Daily Life:

The symptoms of HPPD can significantly impact a person's daily life and overall well-being. They may interfere with work, school, relationships, and recreational activities. The distressing nature of the visual disturbances and perceptual changes can also lead to increased anxiety and emotional distress.

Duration and Course:

The duration and course of HPPD can vary from person to person. Some individuals may experience symptoms for a few weeks or months, while others may have persistent symptoms that last for years. The symptoms may fluctuate in intensity, with periods of remission followed by exacerbation.

Seeking Help:

If you or someone you know is experiencing persistent visual disturbances or other symptoms associated with HPPD, it is important to seek professional help. A mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, can provide an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan to manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

by Diseasemaps

Slower reading times, because of the visual impairment.

1/21/18 by Garry 200

The symptoms are Visual Snow, after images, tracers/trails, flashes of light, morphing, anxiety amongst many others. The most limiting symptoms depend on the intensity of them but for most people, Visual Snow is the most debilitating and most present one. I would get rid of Visual Snow if I had to choose one.

6/11/18 by dayum_som 4020

• усиленное цветовосприятие • макропсия или микропсия (предметы воспринимаются больше или меньше, чем в действительности) • вспышки цвета в зрительном поле • ложные силуэты и их движение в периферическом поле • шлейфы от предметов и ауры вокруг них • геометрические галлюцинации • послеизображения (afterimages) • Дереализация / Деперсонализация

11/3/18 by Mikhail 2440

Halos/Auras Visual snow/static Texture distortions. After images. Tracers. False perceptions of colour, depth, dimension, and texture.

2/17/19 by Nicolas 4550

Some symptoms are colors floating through the air, white walls looking like they have been painted with water colors (not as in a picture- just splotches and swirls of color). Some people see walls "breathing" or melting (I do not have this) Some see auras around bright lights, white or purple sparkles in the air, morphing of rocks and tree leaves into outlines of random animals or other things. Some see images inside of other images. Like a rock will look like it has an image of something else inside of it, for me it's animal faces or people faces. I do not get visual snow, which is a grainy look to the world. Visual snow is very common in hppd. Some people, including me, have trouble reading at times. Words get jumbled, turn colors, letters look different than they should and are hard to differentiate from other letters and tend to "pop" off the page. Some people get blurred vision that comes and goes. A typical symptom for every hppd sufferer is seeing after images when Iooking at a TV or Ipad and then looking away, especially at night. Other people see tracers when things are moving. The symptoms come and go. Sometimes I am fine for a couple of days and then one or more of the visuals will come back. Some people have depersonalization and derealization. Everything feels unreal and it's like they are watching life but not really participating in it. HPPD presents a bit differently for each person. On my bad hours or days I feel like I have taken acid and am "tripping". I am tired but will return to this section and try to make this into more of a list.

8/6/20 by maytwoodward 800

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