chrismo

For someone who wants an ignore user function you certianly seem to relish replying to my posts. 1. Where did you say for some?. 2. How do you know there are some people that can't be helped by medication? Regarding the women, god you're fucking dumb (yes I'm going join you in the insults thing, you've worn me down). I didn't say that what she asserted was not worthy of being discussed -it certianly was. What I pointed out, if I remember correctly, was that it was completely unsupported. And given the nature of the assertion it had better have very good support as it could affect peoples' thinking in terms of making a major life decision. As for the last two paragraphs they're too full of spelling and grammatical errors, and just generally babyish and badly argued, to bother with.

I didn't say that you have said things that you have tried are proven to work but that you have asserted things as fact regarding medication and meditation. Even I don't have time to go through all your lengthy, rambling posts but one expample from your first one (which I flagged up at the time): "(regarding HPPD) there is no medication that will undue (sic) the damage". Oh really? One can't be the police of a disorder because it doesn't make logical sense, so therefore no one can act like they are. As for the women you are talking about (who made a honkingly bad, unsupported and potentially harmful assertion), even if she did feel I was attacking her (which I wasn't, I was simply pointing out the former and have never had more support from post i have made), why would she also think this illogical HPPD police nonsense? Why am even replying to that? And well done for digging up that incredibly old thread - and you accuse me of trolling? And make shit up? Do we need to revist the organ exercising?

Also: "apparently we're not allowed to talk about meditation here without mister chris the hppd police taking over and demand we only talk about proven scientific things because thats what he as hppd police chief numero uno demands". Seriously? Are you twelve years old? Debate like an adult or don't bother.

Again, how can one be the police of a disorder? Yes you tried that line before and it still doesn't make sense. Stop trying to be clever and stop the pathetic attempts to ingratiate. I'm afraid you have asserted things as fact regarding both medication and meditation. That is my only issue. That and pseudo-scientific assertions about organs being "exercised" and how this is relevant to HPPD. Regarding your added links, they don't add anything (unless you believe HPPD is a mental illness) other than "Meditation, yoga, exercise, and talking about the experience with supportive and knowledgeable people may also be helpful", which I am happy to concede. But yes, I am rather concerned with proof (although in this thread I have only used the word once after you first mentioned it). I am sorry it is a concern you do not share.

You read A book on meditation, health and the body? Woah, sorry, didn't realise. And no, I only need concrete proof when someone is going to assert something as fact (we've covered this). And I should point out that one does not need experience of something to point out a post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy. But I will reiterate, when evidence is forthcoming that meditation helps with HPPD symptoms I will certainly be pursuing it. As for the link, well, gosh. I feel less-informed than when I read it. I believe meditaion can help with certain mental issues (I'm concerned speciffically with HPPD) but this site doesn't explain how, it just says "the holistic practices discussed on this page can be an excellent compliment to therapy and medication and "(t)hese methods of self-discovery can help you become more in touch with your mind, body and soul" and then just describes various methods. What, exactly, does this prove?

Well, that was constructive. Do you recommend any book in particular since you are so well read on the subject (I'm unaware of any books specifically on meditation and HPPD and you seem unable to give a proper condensced explanation yourself)? Also, which "issues" have improved and to what extent? And without a control group you, how do you know that meditation was responsible for these improvements? If the improvements are in terms of coping with and tuning out symptoms then I maintain that the brain is likely to do this on its own and the improvements would have occured anyway. But believe me, if meditation can be shown to have tangible benefits regarding HPPD symptoms I'll be the first one to start practicing it.

Sounds sensible. Unfortunately the worsening of symptoms in my case was permanent but, as I have said before, I don't think this is typical.

I took it, my symptoms worsened. Whether the two are connected I do not know but personally I don't think it's an appropriate medication to take with HPPD. You'd be much better off with Bupropion.

I asked how it helps "exercise" internal organs and how, if it does, this would help with problems of excitation in the brain. Maybe it would, but your explanation seems far too vague and speculative. Also, if it does help with this why would someone who has practiced meditation for fourteen years or whatever still have visual and cognitive problems and need to use this forum. Sounds a bit like you're flogging a dead horse. And for the record, I do not have a dislike for anything meditation-related.

How would increased bloodflow "exercise" your organs? And why would internal oragans need exercising (or massaging) anyway? And what on earth would that have to do with HPPD?

Massages your organs?!

I've done it. It wasn't easy but it is certianly possible. If you make your department aware of your situation then hopefully they will cut you some slack.

If you have HPPD why would you need to buy benzos from a website? Especially if you only want them to use on a PRN basis, which is perfectly sensible.

3rd (4th)! Good to see you back. Sorry to hear things aren't going well. Have your symptoms gotten worse? Are you currently on any meds?

It wasn't intended to be an "ouch"; I asked the questions only because the site seems to be lacking in content at the moment. All the same I find your last sentence very encouraging and wish you luck with both the book and the site.

Hello, It certainly seems that your site will not be competing with this forum as it does not appear to "expand the sharing of resources and knowledge" but, rather, promote your upcoming book. There is nothing wrong with this per se but is this likely to change in the future? And will the stories that are submitted be available to view on the site?

Interesting. Although as you indicate the other medications/supplements could have been responsible or contributed (quite a few people on the VS forum have reported improvements from magnesium). I'd certainly give it a go, though.

I suppose that to the extent that the disorder is serotonergically mediated (at least for some) a drug such as MDMA which induces serotonin and acts on 5HT2A receptors could cause improvements? In the same way that some people have experienced improvements, or even been 'cured', by SSRIs. For the majority, though, it is probably more likely to make things worse.

I'd be free later in the week. Probably.

Definitely BFEP. Certain medications have increased BFEP for me. Exercise/ having a high heart rate seems to do the same, so it could be anxiety-related.

1. No, an optometrist cannot do anything. They may send you for further tests to rule out other things but there is nothing they can prescribe and most seem unfamiliar with the disorder. 2. Personally, yes; certain symptoms have gotten worse with time without taking any drugs. I don't think this is particularly common, though. 3. I haven't myself but others have. Your visual symptoms suggest you have HPPD. Some of your non-visual symptoms are probably related, some are almost certainly not. Going to an optometrist will almost certainly not help but they will at least be able to reassure you that your eyes are healthy. As it's only been around a month the best thing would probably be to to stay sober, try not fixate on it, and try and keep healthy. Things should hopefully improve.

I highly doubt there is a connection. From what I can see, both people who benefited from keppra and those who did not developed the disorder from a range of drugs.

Ditto.

Nothing better to do? You're the one that messaged me. Silly lad. Edit* For the record, no points were addressed. Just an ad hominem attack.

You can't say you're not going to reply to anything further I have to say but then reply in a personal message. That's cheating. And I won't allow you to save face in that way.