Posted by dude on June 13, 2001, at 12:14:16
In reply to Visual Disturbances and SSRI's, posted by Jared on January 28, 2001, at 23:08:41
Hi Jared,
I have had this same problem for 6 years.
I have never taken SSRIs (until starting zoloft
2 weeks ago). My problem started after a bad
trip on LSD (in addition to about 30 good trips).
What happened was taking the LSD caused what is
called Hallucinogenic Post Perceptual Disorder,
which caused visual changes similar to those on
LSD, such as the trails and floaters, and afterimages
when I look at something colorful.Let me tell you that this is completely harmless,
just somewhat of a nuisance. What you are seeing
is probably the white blood cells, and possibly
other stuff in your eyes that everyone has. But
for some reason (either because of the LSD, weed,
or SSRI's), you have a heightened perception, and
therefore you notice these things more than the
average person. To the extent that you ignore it,
it will not bother you, but if you obsess about
it a lot, then it will bother you a lot.
But as I said, it is harmless, so don't think that
there is some sort of permanent eye/brain damage.If you are more interested in learning about
Hallucinogenic Post Perceptual Disorder and
talking to people who have this problem, check out
the web site at:http://www.stormloader.com/hppd/
Take care,
dude> Has anyone here experienced noticeable, long term visual disturbances while on or after taking ssri's. I would be more specific, but I'm trying to keep this question very open. I will tell you my experience. I have been on SSRI's(all of them) on and off since I was 14. At this point in time I have this constant visual disturbance where I see what I can only describe as these little shooting stars, only with no light involved. Its like I see something dart by really quick, like a movement in my visual field. I wonder if this could be realated to the SSRI's? The opthamologist I went to did not have an explanation.
> Others have said they are floaters, or white blood cells rushing through my eye that for some reason I am seeing projected onto my visual feild. I am also incredibly nearsighted and sometimes see these little blue "stars" fade in and out of my vision. I have also used marijuana from time to time throughout my teenage years, but haven't done that for a year now. (I am 23). I also did LSD 2 times when I was 16-17. Any thoughts? Thank you.
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