Ed Prideaux became interested in psychedelics as a teen when he came across news about a Johns Hopkins study indicating psychedelic experiences were among the most meaningful experiences of study participants' lives. Ed also became interested in the music, culture, imagery, and use of psychedelics during the 1960s.

Ed's story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone interested in psychedelics. As he started using psychedelics, he began experiencing anxiety and Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder or HPPD. Ed describes some of his trips and subsequent experiences with HPPD, including one in which the hiring manager at a job he interviewed for was saturated with psychedelic visuals and coated in a bright blue aura. Ed's experiences highlight the fact that, like most decisions in life, choosing to use psychedelics has risks that should be studied and understood.

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Ed's Email
eddie.prideaux@gmail.com

Perception Foundation
A non-profit focused on ending the stigma, low awareness, poor treatments, and ill-understanding associated with Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder