HPPD is not so bad. I had one and know people have one and nothing happens. It's rather not harmful. For me, even flashbacks are not something worth to be afraid of. Anyway there's much more to gain than to lose. Not for everybody, needs much responsibility, but definetely worth to take advantage from.

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