It's ADHD, Autism, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, bi-polar, aspd, etc etc etc etc
“neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior”
So, it’s very broad, if you feel like it describes you then it does as far as we're concerned
1.) ableist language=post or comment will probably get removed (enforced case by case, some comments will be removed and restored due to complex situations). repeated use of ableist language=banned from comm and possibly site depending on severity. properly tagged posts with CW can use them for the purposes of discussing them
2.) always assume good faith when dealing with a fellow nd comrade especially due to lack of social awareness being a common symptom of neurodivergence
2.5) right to disengage is rigidly enforced. violations will get you purged from the comm. see rule 3 for explanation on appeals
3.) no talking over nd comrades about things you haven't personally experienced as a neurotypical chapo, you will be purged. If you're ND it is absolutely fine to give your own perspective if it conflicts with another's, but do so with empathy and the intention to learn about each other, not prove who's experience is valid. Appeal process is like appealing in user union but you dm the nd comrade you talked over with your appeal (so make it a good one) and then dm the mods with screenshot proof that you resolved it. fake screenies will get you banned from the site, we will confirm with the comrade you dm'd.
3.5) everyone has their own lived experiences, and to invalidate them is to post cringe. comments will be removed on a case by case basis depending on determined level of awareness and faith
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Stinulant Psychosis is traumatizing in my experience. Once the trauma gets triggered, it can throw you right back in that headspace.
I use a combination of IFS (a type of therapy) and beta blockers to work with my CPTSD, and no longer have full blown psychotic episodes unless I'm exhausted. Some of my trauma does come from stimulant abuse when I was younger.
Schizophrenia ruled out?
What kind of stims?
My former psychiatrist didn't think so. He thought maybe schizoaffective or "bipolar with psychosis." But he wasn't sure.
Right now I'm just diagnosed with major depression and generalized anxiety. Fwiw
Do you have delusions or hallucinations or both?
Can you tell when symptoms are about to start/worsen? Is there a triggering event or environment?
Does it tend to happen around the same time of year or within the same climate?
How long do the episodes last and do they end without medical intervention?
CPTSD (Complex ptsd) has a thing called an emotional flashback. You don't get all of the hallucinations, but your emotions get locked in a mode when triggered. It can last minutes, hours, even days or weeks.
https://pete-walker.com/fAQsComplexPTSD.html
You mentioned ptsd and drug use with a recurring event and that made me think of it. If you or anyone else would like more resources or info on cptsd, please feel free to ask.
I wish you well as you navigate this.
Yeah reading more into this, this sounds like what I've been dealing with ever since the stimulant psychosis traumatized me.
I need to talk to my doc, my case manager and my therapist about this.
Good luck, comrade. From personal experience, it gets better. Try to be kind to yourself as you unpack it all.
Yes to all of these. Also usually lasts from 30 minutes to an hour and I'll calm down.
Bump for visibility. I've never experienced these things irl so I can't really chime in too much.
Have you ever had an ACE (adverse childhood experience) test? If I'm remembering correctly paranoia can show up as a symptom, coupled with burnout and stress. Someone else mentioned schizophrenia, which I would guess is the most well-known cause for that level of distress. That sounds like a rough roller coaster to be stuck on though, I hope you can find a better answer and some relief.
idk duder, just wanted to comment to bump and to say that this sounds absolutely awful 😞
I had one bad mushroom trip in my early 20s during which I thought my boyfriend and friends wished me bodily harm, and I still remember it as one of the worst experiences of my life. I can't imagine going through that every couple of months, and I'm amazed that you've gotten through it this long.
Hopefully somebody has some answers for you. 
Yeah it happens every few months. I used to use meth and stay up for days and I'd end up in a paranoid psychosis after like 4 days of being awake.
I would assume I probably permanently messed up my brain a bit.
Sounds like paranoid schizophrenia caused potentially by stress and bipolar mania. Essentially your brain cant tell what information is important but it senses something is really important leading you to rationally try to draw connections to understand what is so important.
Most likely you need to figure out a medication combination that works w u and also keep a tab on your mental health, stress and sleep ! Stay healthy and take care of yourself!