gill Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Back several years ago I used to be consumed by HPPD trying all sorts of things to cure it. Now, I rarely think about it. So what's the difference? Well, no, it's not 'all in your head'; the visual distortions are real and I still have some; and they tend to be aggravated by some stressors. The difference is that a few years ago I stopped trying to cure HPPD and instead tried the approach of treating myself for OCD. And, it worked. Eventually, I stopped constantly thinking about HPPD, got busier in life, and now rarely think about it. Effectively , took the energy out of it. And so HPPD symptoms became less prominent in response. A t some point the realization is to not let HPPD define your identity. But it will if you keep identifying with it! Hope that helps someone. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 Was there a specific moment (or moments) where you overcame HPPD or was it more of a dealing with it on a day to day basis which made you gradually overcome it? And how bad would you say your symptoms are today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hppd33 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Do you feel alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I don´t have any visual HPPD symptoms anymore. I no longer identify with it, as you suggest. But I believe I have some residue, because everything seems fake (mostly people and relationships) even if I´m in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hppd33 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Sounds like DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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