Oh man these are great questions, I’ve been wondering something similar about GABA and the question of neuropathy.
Take a look at this article , specifically page 1320. They theorize cell damage for MDMA use, though not for LSD, ketamine, and cannabis, and this affects the proposed mechanisms for visual disturbances. Love to hear what you think.
Yeah I didn't do the full cleanse I just take this superfood powder from amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U47FDP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As far as supplements and interactions I generally didn't notice any increases except for when I first started Lion's mane I found I felt kinda weird. Also when I started taking the greens powder juice at first I felt like my symptoms would increase when I took it for maybe an hour or so idk why.
For noporn/nofap I'm seeing a girl currently so I do notice some increased effects shortly after sex but all the positive hormones from being with someone else seem to make me feel better overall/less relaxed or focusing on symptoms. It feels different after having a wank especially to porn I usually instantly feel post nut depression/anxiety + increased visuals. We all have needs though so you really gotta find a balance/what works for you.
These are the supplements I am taking CYB Vitamin B Complex - High Dosage Complex with all Eight Vitamins of Group B and Biotin - Vegan - 1 x 180 Tablets https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07X5CVCZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_SG1R42C22H7 ? _encoding = UTF8 & psc = 1. And this from yamamoto Yamamoto Nutrition Multi VITAMIN broad spectrum multivitamin food supplement with minerals 60 tablets https://www.amazon.it/dp/B01INBIB2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_5K3CV16YRA7ZPYZJNAWA
Hey man, hope you're still around reading comments.
In my first week of HPPD I barely got any sleep cos of anxiety, which just compounded the problem and made HPPD worse etc.
My big breakthrough was meditation. I know it sounds dumb; the image of someone sitting crosslegged on a pillow trying to become the buddha or some shit. That's not what I'm suggesting.
Practicing mindfulness meditation is ideal because it trains you to blank out your mind and minimise incoming thoughts. It's hard to be anxious when you're not thinking, and it's really easy to nod off and sleep when you're not thinking.
It'll take practice at first; I suggest doing it for a while during the day in preparation for sleep at night.
There's an app that I can't recommend enough called [Waking Up]( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wakingup.android&hl=en_GB). It's not like those bullshit apps that just loop quote-unquote relaxing music or whatever, these are guided meditation sessions and discussion recordings talking about mindfulness.
If you can't afford the subscription for the full content, the makers of the app will give you free access for a year, no questions asked, if you just email them and ask. I know 2 people who have done that and they've loved it so far.
As for life getting better, the main trick is getting good at ignoring it. The effects get worse when you focus on them, but if you just ignore and forget that they're there, life will be pretty much like it always was - except you should avoid drugs.
If you want to chat in private, please don't hesitate in sending me a message and I'll try and offer a hand. There's nothing I can advise on regarding depression, but I like to think I've learned a huge amount about HPPD since I got it.
North London. Man I know the feels, I hate it.. You should research a psychiatrist whose had experience with DR/DP (more likely then one whos had experience with H.P.P.D) I would strongly recommend reading the books: The Power Of Now and How to deal with depersonlation and feelings of unreality. Analyse these books and read them thoroughly! Yes drinking wouldn't help! If you need support this forum has tons of people with similar symptoms. http://www.dpselfhelp.com/forum/index.php?/forum/31-the-daily-forum-how-i-feel/ good luck!
It's cool dude, I totally understand how you feel; the trick is to try to convert negative vices into positive ones, going to the gym, meditating and being generally good to yourself doesn't need to seem like a burden, it's just that transition of change that is incredibly difficult. You can make things like exericise, sex, meditation, diet just as habitual and addictive as drugs. Enspecially if you have an addictive personality like me. I say if you just make a plan and fucking stick to that shit for maybe two weeks, it won't seem so hard anymore. Though those two weeks will probably be the hardest thing you'll ever do. It goes completely against our nature to refuse the pleasures of drugs especially if you've become dependent on them for stress relief. It's like we used drugs to relieve our stress before H.P.P.D but now were more stressed then we could have possibly imagined, and all of sudden we cant use drugs to alleviate it. It is extremely stressful and frustrating. But I can almost promise you, that if you find the strength to fully fight it you will get so much better so much quicker. The symptoms you describe are almost identical to mine, and after two weeks of abstinence and exercise I feel better, though you have to be prepared to feel worse at first, but thats okay because that what you SHOULD be feeling as all the numbness of unhealthy living is stripped out of you. I strongly recommend you read The Power Of Now, as this will teach you how to live in the present moment. Learn to love and respect yourself entirely, and remember your life is important not only to you but to all the people around you too. Fight for it. Best of luck friend :)
Yep, had em in my head. They seem to be a bit better now. Only took 25 years (in my special case :) Acupressure works...use one of these on your neck temples and head, it helps release the pressure. https://www.amazon.com/Thailand-Thai-Foot-Massage-Stick/dp/B001S0JYS0/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1506315296&sr=1-3&keywords=foot+massage+stick