Posted by Basia on March 3, 2008, at 1:14:43
In reply to Re: PSYCOSIS!!! ANXIETY!!! OCD!!! WHAT??? » Basia, posted by AMY II on March 2, 2008, at 23:58:36
I'm glad you found it helpful. There is evidence to suggest that these symptoms can fade with time or just recur when they are triggered by stressors just as lack of sleep, alcohol, soft or hard drugs, stress and depression. As with any condition, it is important to keep healthy, sleep well and avoid any mind-altering substances, including alcohol as this can often make symptoms much worse.
There seem to be a few forums on the net that could help you and contributors range from having mild to severe symptoms. Just type in HPPD or post hallucinogen perceptual disorder.
My symptoms went away for years and my GP only thinks they have returned because I have been put on Seroquel. Some APs can worsen it apparently, even if they tend to calm the mind down.
I am not sure whether you need to have had out and out hallucinations to get it, but it is becoming clear that MDMA can trigger it as much as acid. I myself only took acid twice and Ecstacy 4 times before I began to get symptoms. Rather frustrating when you hear about people dropping every pill under the rainbow for years and feeling fine!
Take care
Lyn
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