chimpo222 Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Hi everyone, For around 13 years I have had very mild HPPD symptoms which have not affected my life in the slightest. I have had a few 'episodes' where things have flared up but all in all I can't say I have been seriously affected by the condition. Recently however I went through a series of very stressful events, and my symptoms have gone from being completely unnoticeable (honestly, I didn't even think about them for at least 4/5 years), to me being in absolute hell every day. Severe VS over everything/trails/light sensitivity/afterimages/DP/DR. I'm really struggling to function - I do not have a moment's respite and every day is an absolute battle. I can barely work and any sort of relaxation is impossible. Not sleeping well at all. I cannot believe I have ended up in this state after having zero symptoms for years and years. So I guess I'm looking for advice. I need some hope that things will settle down but I just feel absolutely trapped in this vicious cycle of stress > vision > DP/DR > stress > vision... Has anyone else experienced severe flare ups of a similar nature? Any advice? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sami Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Maybe you temporarily need some sort of benzodiazepines that'd help you to deal with the anxiety. I can also recommend, once again, temporarily, something like Zopiclone for sleep. Do you have a doctor you can talk to about your issues? You don't have to bring the HPPD up if it doesn't feel comfortable. Also, finding a therapist to talk to should help. I have two myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalluciSofos Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 im pretty sure none of the psychiatrists where i live would prescribe me with zopiclone even if i told them i get 100 panic attacks a day. they wouldn't even prescribe me xanax i believe i have lexotanil which is also a benzo but moderate about therapist yeah im actually in the proccess of finding one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalluciSofos Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 oh that wasnt for me hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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