What is hallucinogen persisting perception disorder?
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is a condition that can rarely occur following use of a hallucinogenic drug such as LSD. HPPD is characterized by visual disturbances, flashbacks, color changes, trailing objects and others. It can cause distressing symptoms and may last for years.
How do members experience hallucinogen persisting perception disorder?
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hallucinogen persisting perception disorder*
Who has hallucinogen persisting perception disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 15 |