Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy...
by meowface on Wednesday July 28, 2021 @09:00PM
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The parent poster mentioned having taken LSD and later experiencing HPPD (hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder). Visual disturbances and distortions are often associated with both. In rare cases it can last for months or years, if the HPPD is severe.
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Re:Perceptual distortions in late-teens predict psychotic sy...
by 01100011 on Thursday July 29, 2021 @02:08AM
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Yeah, although I may have been too aware of my body's normal distortions, it was fairly typical HPPD from what I hear. Walls breathing, tile floors becoming 3d, constant visual snow layered on my vision. I'd say my thinking became somewhat more disorganized after the experience as well. I used to be a fairly fast reader and afterwards I had to slow down and also start re-reading more. I also had a fair amount of panic attacks, even ending up in the ER once when I was 18.