Hppd and pregnancy

[Irmani]

Hey guys! 

I developed hppd about 8 months ago and and began to see growth and change in around May, I just found out that I’m pregnant and now I’m experiencing lots of visual snow, night terrors and depersonalization. Has anyone experienced this? I assume it’s because my hormones are intensifying of course but it’s really awful and I’m only around 4 weeks so I’m worried they will worsen. 

[Onemorestep]

I read about a woman, I think on here, who had her hppd go away after giving birth.

 

I think that becoming pregnant signals many things to the body— one of which is it’s time to clean things up. Become as strong as possible. If you are cleaning up bad pathogens and cells, it’s possible that is effecting your hppd because doing requires the immune system. Hppd may not be immune related, but having inflammatory reactions (not uncommon in pregnancy) can cause all sorts of emotional symptoms. 
 

im sorry to hear you are not feeling well  best of luck and much love. 

[hppd02]

Hello! 19yo, 9 weeks pregnant here. I developed HPPD around age 14, and i’ve not even smoked, drank, let alone hallucinogens since. Specifically the visual snow (static) came a while after however, around last year. I’m also feeling some of the depersonalization you’re talking about. I’m sure alot of it has to do with hormones.

It’s very scary to me, how little research has been conducted on pregnancy & LSD/HPPD. I also live in a small town so my doctors don’t even know what HPPD is, let alone how it will affect pregnancy. I’ve been especially scared regarding the spinal epidural; as I’ve heard LSD remains in your spinal fluid forever.

But man, I hope there’s a chance it does go away after giving birth! I’m sorry you’re struggling too. We’re in this together!

[cosmiccharlie]

I've had a spinal tap since having HPPD, it didn't have any meaningful affect on my condition.  I wish you the best! My wife and I recently had our second child.  Children are a joy. ,

[Jayly]

Update on the epidural?! 

[Jayly]

Im20 and pregnant with my second. I got hppd 4 months ago and I’m 8 weeks. I’d love to hear about the pregnancy journey 

[AF44]

Hi!

Congrats! I am 45 and have 4 children. From what I can recall, it was my second pregnancy that was the WORST as far as my HPPD symptoms went. It was awful. But I had an epidural, gave birth, and my symptoms lessened a lot. No idea why. Btw, I could be wrong, but I heard it was a myth that LSD stayed in your spinal fluid. I always thought that as well.

[Thegirlwithworld]

Hey Im new to this website Im 19 years with hppd and Im heading to college. I was thinking about going on birth control but I know hormones can worsen hppd or not affect it all. Was just wondering if any of you have experience with this? 

[AF44]

On 6/13/2024 at 6:57 PM, Thegirlwithworld said:

Hey Im new to this website Im 19 years with hppd and Im heading to college. I was thinking about going on birth control but I know hormones can worsen hppd or not affect it all. Was just wondering if any of you have experience with this? 

Welcome!

I can’t speak for birth control, but as mentioned above, I have 4 kids. Three are grown and my youngest is 16, so it’s been awhile! As far as hormones go, for sure my HPPD was really bad with my second pregnancy, I remember that clearly. I can’t really recall if it was bad the other three times. I guess the only way to find out is to try going on birth control, and if it worsens your HPPD, then stop taking it. (I am captain obvious ) And of no help since I’ve never taken birth control besides an IUD after my first pregnancy, but back then it was a copper CU 7 and I think it was just a piece of metal and didn’t secrete any hormones. I could be wrong, I’ll have to look that up. All that did was make me have a heavy flow and lots of cramps…fun! (Sorry for TMI!) Well anyway, even though not much help, I’m glad you found us!