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Dealing with Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)

Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) is characterized by persistent visual disturbances such as visual snow, floaters, and morphing objects, with no known cure. Coping mechanisms for HPPD include focusing on the senses beyond vision, like hearing and touch, as a reminder that reality still exists, and practicing gratitude for being alive. However, HPPD can lead to dark psychological places like depersonalization disorder, where individuals feel unreal while acknowledging the existence of reality.

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