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So I've been thinking about this a lot lately. As I continue to improve I can see some symptoms begin to drop off while other linger and continue to make life very difficult. For me, what I absoutely can't stand about HPPD more than anything else is the brain fog. I feel like if I had my mind and could think properly and change back and fourth between subjects and objects (visually) that this would allow me to largely ignore the visuals at least while talking with people. Instead, I often stumble over words and become self concoius which makes me want to withdraw even more. The other thing I think is the worst part of HPPD is how long it takes to improve. I think everyone can relate to this. Having to essentially watch time pass, month after month, and only see minor improvements is extremely frustrating. Just curious what other people's thoughts are on this. Are there some symptoms you can deal with better than others? And any you absolutely can't stand?

dont use alcohol if you overdo it..it will act like every other drug and malke it worse...when i had hppd i wasnt even able to smoke cigarettes...so what im trying to say is drugs are drugs and all of them are altering your consciousness in some way and if you have to deal with mental illness like hppd or anxiety disorders, etc. you are highly sensitive to altered states...i wouldnt do it if i were you...but if you feel the urge to drink, keep it low... avoid unnecessary risks...its not worth it

There has been an extremely important UK clinical development in the recognition and treatment of HPPD and other psychoactive substance related harm. Last week I was asked to speak to ministers from the home office about HPPD to provide an account of the reality of psychoactive substance acquisition, use and danger (i.e HPPD). My experience was called upon to provide the ministers some insight and inform the writing of legislation regarding novel psychoactive substances (this bill: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/psychoactive-substances-bill-2015). It was also used as an opportunity to introduce the ministers to the work that is being headed by the Club Drug Clinic in London, which is somewhere I was treated. Frankly, their treatment and work in public health is exceptional. I highly recommend seeking their help if you want clinical support in the UK. If you have little hope for clinical help, or doubt that HPPD will ever be clinically recognised, you will be relieved to know that times are changing. The huge leap forward is called NEPTUNE (Novel Psychoactive Treatment UK Network). NEPTUNE has been developed to disseminate clinical information regarding psychoactive substance harm. HPPD is included in detail in the following document (12.13.2). Take a look through it: I hope you will be nothing short of impressed. See: http://neptune-clinical-guidance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/NEPTUNE-Guidance-March-2015.pdf These clinical guidelines are being distributed to hospitals, GP's and other appropriate services: a real leap of progress from when I started at the clinic 1-2 years ago and little was known about the harm caused by psychedelics, particularly 'novel psychoactive substances' a.k.a "research chemicals". If you are struggling with obtaining medical help in the UK, referring your GP/clinician to this document may be of great use to you.

Just grin and bear it. Eventually it will get better, even if it takes a real long time. Eventually it will get better!!!!

Hooooooooooooly shit. Thanks David. "YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE HPPD IN YOURSELF than receiving a correct diagnosis by a clinician." So true. My Harvard trained psychiatrist attempted to, while contradicting himself at times, tell me I did not have hppd. I will try to dig into these as much as I can, as I am taking a class on the neurological basis of learning and behavior, so this might be just barely what I can comprehend. You're a knight, man. I don't know if everyone realizes it, but you are.

his is a real interesting read, although the pdf is just showing up as jibberish symbols for me. I find it interesting that non HPPD lsd users do perceive changes, I find it strange how these changes don't bother them. I also like the suggested cause of the disorder put forth, a tendency for receptor density to not return to normal makes so much sense to me, if I understood everything correctly.

I really wanted to participate on this trial but unfortunatelly travelling to boston is out of question for me. I would really like to know what is the drug used so I can talk to a local doctor. I think it's unfair that only those who live next to boston or that have the time and resources to travel to it can have the chance of participating.