If you've used hallucinogenic drugs and are affected by perceptual disturbances to the point that you can't function in your daily life, you should get help. A mental health professional can work with you to discuss lifestyle changes and behavioral therapies. Or, if you see a medical doctor, you might be prescribed medications to alleviate some of the perceptual disturbances, even though there's no cure for HPPD. Unfortunately, there's no recognized treatment for the symptom of depersonalization. But, behavioral therapies (like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), psychoanalysis, and basic relaxation techniques may help reduce symptom severity. While there’s no known cure for HPPD, there are drugs that have been found to alleviate some of the perceptual disturbances. Your doctor may prescribe clonidine, perphenazine and clonazepam. These are primarily effective because they can relax you or temporarily improve the symptoms. But, these medications could have serious long-term side effects if you take them for a long period of time. Pay attention to how your body responds to medication and let your doctor know of any harmful side effects. Also, remember that medication won't keep the perceptual alterations away permanently. You may want to work with a mental health professional, such as a therapist or counselor, to develop coping skills or techniques. This can help you manage the symptoms of HPPD and any anxiety or depression the symptoms may be causing. Working with a therapist can also be helpful if you specifically want help in managing the symptom of depersonalization. Among therapeutic treatments, you might consider:  Relaxation techniques, including systematic desensitization. These techniques can be useful in dealing with daily situations that may cause you anxiety. When practiced correctly and consistently, relaxation techniques can give you a greater sense of freedom in your everyday life.  Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This takes a typically short-term, problem based approach to the changing your beliefs and perceptions. You should notice a greater sense of well-being by changing your thought processes. Psychoanalysis. This focuses on understanding your unconscious desires. Psychoanalysis attempts to make you more comfortable in expressing these desires aloud, first in the therapeutic context and then outside in your everyday life. Consider the effects they could be having on your perception. Any alterations in perception will probably only continue or become more noticeable with continued drug use. This is especially important to consider when taking visually active drugs like LSD, cannabis and psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms, MDMA, or mescaline. You may also want to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, or limit their use, until you've figured out how your body reacts to each substance individually. Take things one day at a time and try to simplify your daily routine. Try focusing on the basics, like eating at a consistent schedule, exercising, or even just listening to music. It may be easy for you to become distracted by your flashback experiences, even to a degree that it affects your physical health. By going back to the basics, you may be able to start feeling grounded in your world again. Your routine doesn't have to be complicated. Even doing something as simple as going to bed or waking up at the same times every day can give you stability and focus your attention. You should be around people that support you as often as you can. This will make dealing with HPPD symptoms easier, since these people can reinforce a sense of reality in your life. If you don't know of friends or family that you can call upon, consider joining a support group or online community where people experiencing similar symptoms can share their stories with you. You may also want to look for support groups that focus with managing anxiety or depression, which are associated with HPPD symptoms.
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