jaydog89

wouldn't bother wasting any more money on those liquids, there are none currently on the market for sale that have anywhere near enough CBD in them!

That's awesome to hear! Because getting a hold of a CBD only strain has been my new goal for a while now, just not easy to do when you live in the UK & Ireland, I have tried a 13% THC / 12% CBD strain and a 6%/6% strain both where much better and I didn't mind the high as much because of the high CBD content. I would like to think that in the future capsules of set dosages of CBD will replace a lot of benzo/ssri/anti-psychotic type drugs! It isn't toxic like they are and it isn't addictive like they are! Brazil is already looking seriously at making CBD legal and in my research on it, the majority of published journal articles that I have on CBD (84 now collected) have actually been coming out of Brazil, they are way ahead of the UK in terms of research into a variety of conditions/diseases. However here in the UK seen as GWPharma hold the only licence from the Gov. for the use of THC/CBD in medicines we can't get the full benefit of it! Only hope is that as the Stanley Brothers grow bigger with time, eventually there will be enough scientific studies with documented proof to force the hand of governments and allow the non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant to be used as a medicine!

As of yet there have not been any CBD only strains created, I think the best one out there is Charlotte's Web which has 0.5% THC, 17% CBD! Quite incredible considering others on the market are mainly a 1:1 ratio of thc to cbd. Check out the CBDCrew.com they have a number of strains which are effective for some people, as they have high CBD to THC ratio between 5% to 8% CBD but then same amount of THC! Although certainly better than street weed that will have considerably lower levels. I would love to get some charlotte's web to try it but not possible at all.

My advice to any of you going to try smoking again, look out for HIGH CBD / low thc strains! As somebody who has been suffering for about 5 to 7 years with this condition I find that THC will make your visuals crazy, increase the risk of anxiety, dp/dr. I still smoke but only in the evening, even though I have anxiety, dp/dr but I need it to help me sleep otherwise my mind is always racing and being tired all the time is nearly worse! If you live in Cali, lethargicAcid then you should be able to come across strains that contain nearly no thc, much better for you and you will still get the relaxing effects. It may be a few years away but CBD could potentially be a big help for anti-psychotic/anxiety disorders if isolated from THC!

I have never been diagnosed with either by doctors, however I think what most people on here would agree is that they have both a HPPD i.e (visual side, dp/dr) of their disorder and then a PTSD i.e (anxiety, depression side) to their disorder. I personally get dp/dr,anxiety all the time, had it for around 5/6 years now, with the symptoms increasing during stressful times and then depression as an after effect because the HPPD/anxiety leaves me useless to try and get on with things! Like my Uni degree, studying for exams at the moment and it is hellish to focus! Would love to get to the stage your at doing research, I study pharmaceutical science hoping to do a research piece on the use of CBD as an anti-psychotic/anti-anxiety for the treatment of HPPD potentially. I currently self medicate with cannabis but believe it would be much more beneficial just to have the CBD on its own!

Wow didnt expect to see another N.Irish person on here! I can sympathize with you mate, a couple of years ago I went to the doctor and tried explaining the depersonalized feelings I was getting and the visual side of things. They sent me to the optometry (eye) clinic at the royal, but of course it came back that all was fine, normal degradation of the eyes was apparently what they thought could be causing the floaters in vision. But they don't even bother me or I don't notice them as much anymore. Didn't bother going back to the doctors after that as they were not sympathetic or understanding, I should have been referred to someone who deals with psychiatry! But anyways I think I am almost in the same position, I went back more recently to try and explain the symptoms and the doctor ended up giving me 40mg citalopram which I guess is more for depression but I couldn't stick them out longer than 2 weeks, (meant to try them for 4-6 weeks before they have an effect) but they made me even more anxious and zombie like the whole time. Wondered about trying CBT but wasn't sure what it would be like, do you find much benefit from any of it? I am currently studying at university and this makes it hell I must say, would love a solution for the anxiety, dp/dr side and I could deal with the visual perception side of it! I tried valium more recently in the last couple of months, just 5mg a day and while it helps with the anxiety side I wouldn't want to use it longer term as the memory loss, and of course reduction in effect over time and have to wean yourself off it don't appeal to me at all. Currently looking for a solution, I find lots of exercise, eating healthy certainly helped me with the anxiety/stress side but then the other dp/dr still lingers always!

Hi Sammy I had previously read your introduction piece. I don't have a correct answer for you but just relating to my case. You can read it in the introductions. I went to see my local GP and he has referred me to a opthamologist, got an appointment 17th dec. Then he said if that all comes back clear, he will refer me to a neurologist and possibly suggested some CBT from a psychologist. I have kind of the same symptoms as you, with the DP/DR from anxiety being the worst I get these days. I have kind of gotten used to my HPPD if thats even possible, but obviously theres good days and bad days. Light sensitivity is a real pain thou. I would suggest going to the opthamologist first to clear the fact there's nothing wrong with your eyes. So when you go to another neurologist, if they question you on possible eye problems you will be able to show you've already checked that hope this helps

thanks for posting the report David, so where does the study go from here? Timeframe wise will the placebo tests take place soon? Is there any further areas of study that you are looking into?

So I have now been to my local doctors surgery. It was a young male doctor, but he was understanding enough. I explained the symptoms (visual snow, floaters, halos around objects, anxiety, mild to strong panic attacks, dp and dr) and I told him my eyes where fine and I had regular (every 6 months) check ups with my opticians as I wear contact lenses, I told him I thought it was probably to due with my previous substance use. He did a quick check of my eyes and agreed that there probably wouldn't be anything wrong with my eyes as opticians are usually quite good, but he is referring me to the ophthalmology department at the hospital in my city to have a detailed examination. (I am happy enough with this as they are known to be highly skilled.) (Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems.) Then he said if that all comes back clear then we could think about referral to pyschology for CBT or possibly Neurology. Obviously I would like to go down the route of a neurologist but maybe some CBT wouldn't be a bad idea either. The problem now is I live away from home in south of Ireland whereas I am from northern ireland, so like 3hr trip each way to get there and back but if I cures or lessens my symptoms at all then it will be well worth it. Keeping positive about it and I will just follow the steps to get to my end goal. Still training and eating healthy, great being home for the weekend can get a proper heavy session in my home gym. I have just recieved some Valerian Root and also Neurozan in the post Its made up of Vit B1 B2 B6 B12 D3, Folic Acid, Zinc, Iron, Phosphatidylserine, L-Arginine, 5-HTP, Ginkgo Biloba, Co-Q10 and today I will buy L-Carnitine, L-Lysine & Taurine. I would again like to thank all those who have posted in reply to me and to all those on this forum. Without your advice and suggestions I have no doubt I would be in a much worse off place. I will keep use lot updated with my progress! Peace for now

cheers for the input mike. I will go to the doctor in the morning of friday, trying to be positive about that but I know I will probably come away feeling they haven't understood me. Trying to write down symptoms so I can remember what all to tell them. Also consider printing off the short conclusion to Dr Abrahams most recent study. But at the same time don't want to seem like im preaching at them because I really just want them to refer me. Probably getting my blood tested to wouldn't be a bad idea. See if anythings noticeably low. and your right I did mean L-Tyrosine. I will buy some fish oil pills, 5htp, L-Tyrosine, L-Cartinine and possibly a few things on friday. I already have Ginkgo Bilboa and Valerian Root waiting at my house. Its nice to hear you say im early into HPPD, I could have had it for at least 2 but possibly as long as 4years, these years are a bit of blur in my life. But yeh I will stay off the booze, I have incredible willpower these days, completely off cigarettes and weed basically all crisps, sugary foods, sweets. Mates are quite surprised by this. And I am sticking to my exercise plan which helps a lot I must say, reduces tension. Situations I would have usually avoided I jump into even when it feels uncomfortable. Have to say today was a good day at college, things have started relax a lot more and stress which increased noticeable symptoms have reduced. Ok I will give us another update again on friday after I visit the doctors!

Ok to start, I stupidly went out last night had lots of beer to drink, has wrecked my head today. I guess that will be the biggest challenge for me. Avoiding drinking even if it is only once a week or month. But of course as I am at Uni and in Ireland, this makes up a big part of what people do while there socialising. I do want to find new activities to do but a lot of the physical ones increase the symptoms of my visuals and anxiety. I will give up the drinking thou as its a must really if I want to get better and it makes the mental/emotional side of this soo much worse the next day. With included increase in visual snow. Thanks Jay for the food info, the foods you suggest are along the lines of what I usually eat. But there's a few new foods there I will have to try. I have been watching what I eat lately anyway to try and lose some weight. Not massively overweight weigh 13 stone should probably weigh 11.5/12. Try and turn some of this fat into muscle. Hello Visual and Mike, nice to hear from you both. Thanks for taking the time to write such a detailed messages. Yes i agree that lighting has a big effect on visuals, the only reason I haven't chosen to wear sunglasses would be the increase (or perharps no increase but just more noticeable) visual snow/ light sensitivity when I take them off. I think your right with the dopamine meds too, not sure yet as to what I will go for.I need to have a better understanding of these before I choose which ones to take. Its great that I already have an interest in this as I study pharmaceutical science. I am considering taking one or maybe a couple of these, all available from Holland & Barretts L-Troysine precursor to dopamine L-Cartinine good for hypertension might avoid sinemet for now, like you say if you can avoid meds then probably best. as for the rapid heartbeat and shaking. heart beats a lot faster due to anxiety, anxiety brings about some hypertension,i feel like head is tightening, and i can feel my arms shaking a bit, i feel flustered and dp/dr can kick in. and yes it does take me a few seconds to adjust fully from bright to low light and the other way around. Thanks mike, I think I will avoid meds for as long as I can. I suppose I only quit weed about a month ago and had smoked for long time. Would love to get a test to tell what the levels of THC and CBD are like in my body now. I know some will be present naturally. What do you guys think about 5HTP??

Thanks guys, yeh if you could post some nutritional advice jay that would be great! Yeh I have no need for anti-depressant I am in a much better place now than I was mentally when smoking the weed. Not depressed at all and I can still cope with mental tasks thats why I say I want to avoid any benzo type medicines that might cause dopeyness. Can I ask what sectors you guys work in? its no probs if u don't want to answer. Just interested to see to jobs other people who suffer from this do. I am having to deal with this while trying to get a Degree and I am hoping it won't have too big an effect.

Thanks Jay, i appreciate any input. I suppose I can't really do anything now apart from keeping my mood up and staying as healthy as I can until I speak with a doctor. I will let use know how it goes

Thanks mike, I have had Hppd for at least a couple of years now but it was less intense in the earlier days or maybe I didn't notice it as much. I was an extremely heavy weed user say 1g a day easy and I guess this got me through the days, I would use it to cover up my problems, sometimes I would be soo numb I wouldn't even notice it. I have read some articles on CBD having a possible calming effect so maybe this lessened my symptoms as CBD stays in your system longer than THC. I have completely quit weed altogether don't smoke any of it which is maybe why there is an increase in symptoms, I was cutting down gradually during the summer months and have now been off weed fully for about a month I think. I know this will take time but I do believe there are positive steps I can take to guide myself in the right direction. Obviously I would like to stay away from all drugs as they have the potential to cause further damage. There is no point changing from one poison (i.e weed) to the likes of benzos. I have ordered some Gingko Biloba and Valerian Root from my local holland and barretts. I am finding I sleep quite well at night although I do seem to wake at least once and then have to fall asleep again. Have just bought myself a bike which I use regularly and I already do some light weights, crunches etc. I also eat very healthily, cook all my own meals. Plenty of fresh fruit and veg. Hello to you Jay1 too, I have read some of the articles you have posted on this forum, very useful, thank you. I study pharmaceutical science so have some idea as to the drugs prescribed for treatment. However I don't wish to go down the route of covering it up. The only possible medicine I liked was the (CCB) Calcium Channel Blocker. I would be keen to try this over a short period of time to see its results on my symptoms however as I am already using a beta blocker I would have to be extremely cautious with this use. Anyway all this is just my thoughts, I intend to study this subject in great detail but know that I must also try not to focus on my HPPD and try and enjoy myself. Im at Uni and while I am good at socialising it can be difficult from time to time when all people seem to do is go out drinking. Thanks for that info mike, that would seem to make some sense. As I believe the route cause of HPPD is over sensitivity and activity in certain areas of the central nervous system. I actually wrote an email to the Visual Snow website they are holding some tests in California and are looking for patients. I have asked them for further information, (when its happening, the cost etc)and have explained that I am from Ireland (they do take international patients) hopefully they will get back to me shortly. I will have some student funds which I would be more than happy to use for the trip if I thought it would be worthwhile for myself and other sufferers. I am seeing a doctor friday week, (soonest date I could get home). So I will just have to stick it out until then. Hopefully they will be able to get me a referral for a physician or neurologist. I know this could take another three months. What would you guys advise, do you have counsellers? once again thank you all, I look forward to speaking with you shortly

Thanks to the both of you for the advice its really appreciated and nice to talk with people going through similar kinds of symptoms, I will be honest i am not a sunglasses kind of guy. It would look more weird If I started wearing them. I study in a lot of brightly light white walled science labs which as you can imagine makes the visual side of things strong. I have to say the dp/dr has been getting worse of late and this isn't completely down to the anxiety. Of course if i am more anxious then the dp/dr will be stronger. I would like to try a possible medicinal treatments, I have had a read around the site and know for sure I will stay away from any of the benzo type drugs that a doctor/physician might like to treat me with. I don't need these any I am convinced these would make me dopey, I still have a clear mind! Its just the visual, dp/dr side of things I need a help with. The reason I am typing on this website is that I think it is beginning to get to an unmanageable level. What do you guys use to treat yours or at least help with the symptoms.

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