Hi everyone,
I need my HPPD (which I have been living with for years) formally diagnosed as soon as possible.
Does anyone know of any doctors that recognise HPPD as a condition and could diagnose me? I live in the UK, but I am willing to travel. I am aware of Dr. Abramham in Boston, but I am hoping someone here can suggest someone closer.
So it would be great to hear from anyone who has been formally diagnosed and is in the UK.
Back story:
I believe I have sustained brain damage after taking abuse of recreational drugs in 2008 (MDMA and amphetamine).
My symptoms are extreme depression and permanent visual hallucinations that are present 24 hours a day.
There is extensive research proving that MDMA causes damage to the serotonin system of the brain, leading to permanent depression.
I have so far not been able to get a formal diagnosis of the brain damage because I have not been able to find a doctor that specialises in recreational drug induced brain damage.
There is a treatment I think can help me, it is not licensed where I live so I have found some places in Europe where it is licensed.
They will however not treat me without a formal diagnosis. (I don't think they are legally allowed to.)
I cannot find any doctors that even recognise mdma/speed induced brain damage.
Therefore I am hoping that if I get a diagnosis of at least my HPPD it may be enough for them to treat me.
Thanks.