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What aggravates HPPD?

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What aggravates HPPD?

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Most subjects find that their symptoms vary. Generally distortions are made worse by: • Obsessing about HPPD symptoms (by looking at blank walls for example) • Fatigue • Alcohol, Cannabis, Psychedelics, or other drugs • Sudden entry into dark or light environments • Stress • Some antidepressants and other psychiatric medications (such as Risperidone) 13. Are there any support groups? There is an excellent HPPD group at HPPD Online and a nearly inactive one at http://www.stormloader.com/hppd. For those suffering from unwanted visual symptoms, wondering if they might have HPPD, or just wanting to discuss it, these discussion groups are an excellent source of information. These forums often discuss information on treatments and advice on how to cope. 14. What are the medical treatments? It is beyond the scope of this FAQ to provide specific medical advice. There are medical treatments available that seem to have helped some subjects. HPPD is very difficult to treat. Most doctors and psych