I plan to see a neurologist and psychiatrist for my constant head pressure and HPPD visual symptoms. My question is how should I address them about these problems that these are drug-related? Do I must tell them about my past use? Should I not mention that I've taken drugs before and see how it goes? If they diagnose my condition as drug-related issues, would it go on my permanent health record?
I've had the HPPD and head pressure for 6 months and despite quitting all drugs including alcohol and caffeine my symptoms are getting progressively worse. I started to feel very anxious because from everything I read no one with HPPD became worse when they quit drugs and stayed sober. The symptoms either stayed the same or improved a lot. I constantly see afterimages from everything I look at and the visual snow makes everything slightly morphing and vibrating. I'm basically on a psychedelic vision all the time. I also can't see straight lines (they start waving) and constantly worry about the visuals I'm seeing 24/7. The head pressure makes me feel like I'm on a hangover and keeps me from feeling sober. I want to make sure with a psychiatrist that my problems are just HPPD related issues, not anything more serious such as schizophrenia or psychosis.
Has anyone had severe HPPD symptoms and recovered from it? How long does it take to start to see any improvement? If I just wait this out is there a chance that I'll eventually start seeing an improvement? I'm in desperate need of help, my life has turned to hell because of this.
I've had the HPPD and head pressure for 6 months and despite quitting all drugs including alcohol and caffeine my symptoms are getting progressively worse. I started to feel very anxious because from everything I read no one with HPPD became worse when they quit drugs and stayed sober. The symptoms either stayed the same or improved a lot. I constantly see afterimages from everything I look at and the visual snow makes everything slightly morphing and vibrating. I'm basically on a psychedelic vision all the time. I also can't see straight lines (they start waving) and constantly worry about the visuals I'm seeing 24/7. The head pressure makes me feel like I'm on a hangover and keeps me from feeling sober. I want to make sure with a psychiatrist that my problems are just HPPD related issues, not anything more serious such as schizophrenia or psychosis.
Has anyone had severe HPPD symptoms and recovered from it? How long does it take to start to see any improvement? If I just wait this out is there a chance that I'll eventually start seeing an improvement? I'm in desperate need of help, my life has turned to hell because of this.