coolrunnings91

Hey everyone, I'm doing just fine. I don't think of HPPD at all. Dreaming/sleeping is probably my only issue. I sleep fine for the most part, but have periods where I have lucid dreams and don't sleep well. I also feel like I wake up not feeling very rested, but hard to say if it's still some remnants of the mushrooms/thc. I will say I did buy an oz of weed months ago (too tempted) and tried it multiple times. It wasn't a great experience, and if I took more than two hits I would have very bad anxiety and felt loopy. So I got rid of it and don't have any desire to smoke again. Doesn't hit the same, for the best. So I had mild HPPD, it was terrible first couple weeks and I had to take off from work. I went crazy trying to find a psychiatrist to see. Never had visuals. I recovered pretty fully after two months. I assume recovery would be even faster/better with regular exercise. Didn't take any supplements. Just some time, keeping my self distracted from it, and quitting my THC addiction immediately. I'm probably more effected by stress now. There's hope all, if you are going through an unexpected hppd / psychosis, it'll pass in time. Keep yourself busy and don't think about it. I'm doing great and living a normal great life. Wish you all the best!

Also when I was feeling worse, I took the advice of not roaming this forum or looking up hppd. Would only keep my mind on it, give me anxiety, and freak me out. Now, it doesn't bother me so much, but I'd still rather not think about it xD. But if I can help give hope, I'll look back here much more often now.

Hey all. Sorry, thought my posts were long a boring. Hope everyone is doing well. So about 2 months in I was feeling quite recovered. It's probably been about 3 months now. For the most part, I think I'm fairly normal. I still have some sleep episodes (less frequent) and I don't feel like I'm dreaming awake anymore. I'll still want to pass out during the day on one weekend day sometimes. There are times where I feel like my mind is more vulnerable (best way I can describe it). Overall though, since I've been through worse, anything now is much milder and easy to deal with. I have had a couple of "episodes" what I call it, where I felt like it was effecting me. Once when I was somewhat drunk, eating dinner, I got lightheaded all of a sudden and anxiety spiked (this is what happened when it all started). I do crave smoking weed often, probably when I'm bored. Still haven't tried. Alcohol hasn't been too much of an issue for me, but can definitely exaggerate symptoms sometimes. Overall, I think its still with me, but absolutely has gotten better. I'd say I'm 90-95% better. I consider myself lucky. Hang in there, stay active, and know that you won't go crazy -just remember that. It may feel like it at times, but it will pass and it's all in your mind. God bless ypu all, ask any questions if you have any.

So it's been about a month. Some days I'm thinking I'm almost normal and will be recovered sooner than later but then I have an episode, such as being in a half awake dream state all night. Everytime I close my eyes I reenter the dream and can't think of anything else, even though I'm not fully asleep. Next day I usually feel like crap. Felt alright today, but after work anxiety kicking in for no reason and making my mind feel worse. Such a weird disorder, can't tell if something triggers it or it just happens somewhat randomly. Anyways, still very hopeful. Had some great days, was able to drink alcohol without feeling too bad the next day. Hoping these episodes decrease in frequency. Anxiety has been nonexistent to very little for a while, but all of a sudden its back. Taking it day by day. Feel better everyone, don't lose hope and God bless. We can all beat it.

Hey all. Just an update. Im 3 weeks in. Hope you guys are doing well. I'm having mostly "good days". Seems like I'll have a worse episode one day, and it'll progressively get better until the next time it happens again. Happened last night, had trouble falling asleep. Hard to distinguish whether im dreaming or thinking, very vivid lucid dreams. Anxiety kicks in out of no where. I believe my brain/mind kicks in the anxiety. Then my head feels more blown, less mentally stable and tired. Day or two later I begin to fall asleep more peacefully, though still have vivid dreams all week and doesn't feel like I get good sleep, but anxiety isn't there. Brain fog/feels like equilibrium is off, is there daily. Closest thing I can compare it to is a light does of mushrooms or something. The severity of this feeling is up and down, not very noticeable if I'm having a good day and chilling playing video games. Mainly when I go outside and walk I can feel it. So im learning to live and cope with the brain fog, and the anxiety isn't as severe. Working my tree job for physical activity. Still haven't made it back to the gym. No cigarettes, no weed, no drugs. Only miss having a couple drinks out with the wife. Eating full Paleo for the past 5 days so far (have had pretty decent diet for past few years). Doing whatever I can to feel healthy, cause THE positives from changing my lifestyle are helping balance out the bad from HPPD. Giving brain fog/brain activity/bad nights issues a couple more weeks. If they don't improve, I may try starting the 25mg lamictal (I wouldn't want to up the dose). Heard on here it helped some one with that issue (though they didn't try without it). I don't know yet. First Dr. Appointment is on 3/28 =/, depending how im feeling, hope i can get like a 2 day a week supply of clonazepam to help with those episodes, give me some rest. Like others, feels like we need some decent sleep for brain to repair. Never mentioned, but I'm 31 years old. Also, gonna give a little alcohol a try next weekend. Never been a heavy drinker. Hoping it won't set me back, expecting a flare up the next day from what I've heard. Sorry for the long post. God bless you all, praying for every one.

Hey all. So I've been feeling pretty good. Went back to work Thursday, picked up a Saturday shift too. Been feeling quite good and pretty normal. Anxiety has been 95% down. Head cleared up. Been working hard, eating normally again. BUT this Monday evening, I seem to be having a long episode again. Anxiety flared up and my mind has become uncomfortable again. Thought I was over feeling like this. I feel like lack of good sleep is contributing to this episode. Think I'll have to call out of work tomorrow to try and catch up on sleep. This sucks, but the past few days having made me confident ill recover. Its just so scary and uncomfortable when its at its worse, and the bad thoughts are uncontrollable. I am using this experience to change my life for the better, becoming closer to God, stopping all drug use, and finding other interests. Its been 2 weeks of this and not using THC. Really hoping these sleep issues don't persist. Expected some due to not using THC, but its feeling like insomnia tonight. Well thanks for reading and im praying for us all. Has seeing a psychiatrist helped for any of you? Did they provide any coping techniques? Does therapy help you? Feel like just talking about it can help. Wondering if I should be seeing one. One finally called me back to schedule an appointment (when I was feeling good and didn't think I needed one anymore).

6 days so far, feeling hopeful. THC withdrawal is easing up. Anxiety also seems to be lessening but still taking it day by day. Feels like this disorder may be unpredictable. Seems to hit me in waves then ease up. Symptoms include the head fog/dizziness, feels like my head is balancing on a stick. When its bad, my psyche seems more effected but it eases up after a couple hours. Ordered some lions mane to hopefully improve the brain/head feelings. Curious, do your symptoms hit you at different times? Is it consistently there all day for you? When I wake up, that seems to be the worst time for me, idk if its because my brain is coming from the dream state that mushrooms put you in. God bless you all, praying for everyone's recovery and well being.

Thank you Jay for your advice. I think I'll follow your advice. I'm still waiting to see a psychiatrist in person, seems to take time for them to accept you and schedule an appointment. I used an online service to speak to a psychiatrist and he prescribed me a low dose, 25mg a day for a month. Looked online, apparently it takes weeks for these medications to have a positive effect. I'm taking like valerian root for the anxiety. Unfortunately, today my mind/head is doing poorly. It just feels so uncomfortable and lightheaded. Praying for some relief like I had 2 evenings ago. You say people can recover fairly quickly so that gives me hope. Still getting through the THC withdrawal but its hard to tell how much discomfort is HPPD vs the withdrawal. I'm unsure about what to tell my work. Been off since Tuesday. Still not in any shape to do tree work and drive large vehicles. Don't want to lose my job and health insurance.

Thank you Nick for your post, its really appreciated. So im on day 3 now. Withdrawing from THC and probably caffeine, not that terrible. Finally spoke to a psychiatrist today. He made me feel better and prescribed me some Lamictal. Yesterday evening I actually felt pretty normal, but woke up today with extreme anxiety and the lightheadedness I can only compare to the mushrooms effect. Seems to be worse in morning and slowly easy throughout the day. Urgent care doctor prescribed my some hydroxyzine for the anxiety, didnt help really. But yeah, when its bad in the morning it feels unbearable with the nausea the anxiety gives me. How has Lamictal worked for you? I'm really hoping this isn't long term. Hoping once the THC withdrawal ends and stuff, this gets much more easier and the anxiety isn't so bad. Gonna start the Lamictal today. Share your experience with Lamictal with me please. Trying to take Nick's advice and not do much more research but ill keep posting here. Thank you for reading and hope your are doing well. God bless.

Hey. So I took a large does of mushrooms a week and a half ago. I also used them a few times during the weeks prior. I also was using Delta 8 vape pen on a daily basis and marijuana for idk 10 years. 2 days ago, while watching TV and hitting my Delta 8 pen (which I used while on shrooms too), I started to space out, then large anxiety in my chest, nausea and brain fog/dizziness. Walls can breath slightly. I went to the ER to get checked out and explained everything. I don't think it was much help. Today is the third day, and I still feel the same so I really think its HPPD. The brain fog is only comparable to when I was on shrooms. I've stopped all THC usage so im probably going to feel some withdrawal from that too. So is this a flashback that comes and goes? Do these symptoms subside sooner for others? I am trying to find a psychiatrist because it seems like any other doctors have no experience with drugs. Should I be given any anxiety medication? My anxiety is quite debilitating but I'm hoping it will pass. Also, I'm not sure if I should work yet. I do tree work. Should i tell my boss I'm having a mental episode? For how long? Any advice on what steps I should take, what too expect in time? Its quite scary, I'm sure it is/was for you too. One mistake can screw up your brain. Thank you for reading.