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Ed Prideaux’s Journey Through Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder

Ed Prideaux shares his personal experience with Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), a condition characterized by psychedelic-like visual phenomena persisting after the acute effects of drugs like LSD and psilocybin have worn off.

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  • November 11, 2023
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Ed Prideaux shares his personal experience with Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), a condition characterized by psychedelic-like visual phenomena persisting after the acute effects of drugs like LSD and psilocybin have worn off. His exploration into HPPD reveals its complexities and varying impacts on individuals, at a time when psychedelic drug treatments are gaining mainstream attention and nearing approval for therapeutic use. The condition, while not fully understood, raises concerns about the potential widespread effects as psychedelic usage increases.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Personal Experience with HPPD: Prideaux began experiencing psychedelic flashbacks, including visual distortions, after using an analogue of LSD, leading him to research HPPD, a condition involving persistent psychedelic-like visual phenomena.
  2. Growing Use of Psychedelics: The increasing acceptance and use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in places like the US raise the possibility of more widespread occurrences of HPPD.
  3. Uncertainty and Research Gaps: The exact prevalence, causes, and mechanisms of HPPD are not well understood, and experiences can vary significantly among individuals.
  4. Impact on Mental Health: While some individuals may not be bothered by HPPD symptoms, others experience significant distress and impairment, affecting their quality of life.
  5. Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment: There is no definitive cure for HPPD, and treatment options are limited, often involving medications with potential side effects or addictive properties.

 

Source: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231101-psychedelic-drugs-flashbacks-hallucinogen-persisting-perception-disorder-hppd 

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