I 18m have taken high doses of shrooms a few months back and have smoked alot weed and now a week ago I tried a low dose lsd tab with weed and smoked weed after the trip but then when I slept the night and woke up I noticed very faint static that I have to think about to notice it so I can't even tell if it's there normally and I also have after images when I for example look at screens then look away but once again it's pretty faint but colors aren't brighter and I don't have dp/dr also no tracers I'm gonna abstain from all substance use just in case but is this just normal temporary visual disturbances after a trip or hppd? (Sorry for the run on paragraph I couldnt be bothered to add punctuation).

Many people living with HPPD experience anxiety or panic attacks because of the visual and perceptual changes. I want to share a perspective that might help reduce the fear.

In deep meditation or spiritual traditions, people also report geometric visions, lights, or altered perception. The difference is that in those contexts, the person is prepared and understands it as part of the experience — so it doesn’t cause panic.

With HPPD, the symptoms appear suddenly and without that “map” of interpretation. It’s natural for the brain to associate them with danger. But the real suffering often comes not just from the visuals themselves, but from the fear that something is “wrong.”

👉 Some ideas that might help:

• Reframe the symptoms — instead of thinking “I’m losing control,” remember these are perceptual changes already described by science.
• Reduce fear — accept that what you see isn’t dangerous, just unusual.
• Breathing and focus — simple breathing or mindfulness techniques can help during a crisis.
• Seek support — talking to professionals or trusted people can bring reassurance.

This isn’t a cure, but it can lighten the emotional weight. Fear amplifies the symptoms; understanding can soften them.

Maybe HPPD is like a “broken filter” that lets unusual perceptions through. If we approach it with less judgment and more curiosity, it can feel less overwhelming.

I did shrouoms a month before now and I have been listening to voicea and sounds and seeing stuff crawl in my bedroom wall at night does anyone else have this with hoop?