Visual Snow

If you have had your eyes tested by an optician and specialist and have no immediate cause for visual snow, being in hyper-alert mode or fight or flight may be the cause for this. When we are running on adrenaline and live in a constant state of anxiety or fear the way we see becomes hyper-acute. This means we can see flickering, floaters, blood corpuscles moving across the visual field. Normally we would not see this as it would not be important enough to notice. Just like tinnitus is hearing too acutely, visual snow can be seeing too acutely.
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[@stevemcneill8017]

It's strange how it works. I woke up one night after a panick attack and everything was glowing white. Breathing for 20 minutes to relax and it went away. I think visual snow has something to do with anxiety for sure. Doesn't necessarily mean you have it as it's very rare but it means your eyes are taking in more light for a sense of danger.

[@matthewcullen3486]

After watching your videos and understanding how to treat my cpps (which is very similar to treating tinnitus). I came to the conclusion that my visual snow was very much this hyper activated state. There is a visual snow group I did visit in the past (now I avoid it for the most part) - and recently I wrote a post influenced by what you have been saying, suggesting that we are in fight and flight mode. A Harvard university schooled gentleman came out with a post that basically said "this is hogwash". I let it go and did not argue against anything he said. What I would like to do is provide you with the research that is on visual snow at the moment. And to hear any additional thought (or more importantly feelings) you might have on the matter. For the record visual snow is a lot more than just floaters, it's deep visual static, shimmering, after images, colour changes, and about 90 other symptoms. Most of which are happening at all times. As for me, I'm certain my cpps, visual snow, and tinnitus are conditions born from this hyper activated state. In fact, I believe other people with my three conditions should really consider your advice.

[@djozzdraper]

Matthew Cullen did you resolve your issues in the end?

[@alysonvalverde8444]

Please post more videos about visual snow and how we can get rid of it

[@DeltaForce1702]

Would you say that tinnitus causes visual snow? because tinnitus can cause stress

[@Inanimate22]

Julian Cowan Hill, so how can we get rid of visual snow?

[@valeridimitrov5309]

I do have the same symptoms that you are mentioning in the video. Sometimes they are less visible sometimes a lot more visible.tinnitus and the flickering dots and all that with the Floaters. I wish and can do more CranioSacral Therapy but I live in Chicago and am the only provider and those therapies are very expansive here . Cheers to everyone

[@ernestwilson235]

Is everything better?

[@haqsach4147]

Are you still having floaters?

[@MorningStarChrist]

do you see snow balls too?

[@TheKensei777]

i got visual snow and i see geometric shapes when eyes closed as well :(

[@stevemcneill8017]

Jacoby Nero geometric shapes and stuff and normal for when you close your eyes. There called phosphates

[@djozzdraper]

Did you ever do psychedelics?

[@aharp1414]

Thanks for this Julian. Have you had patients come to you with visual snow, as well as Tinnitus and they get better when their T gets better? If so, is the timeline with getting better the same as T?

[@JulianCowanHill]

Yes. Actually I find the floaters tend to go more quickly.

[@OtherSide..]

Kind of reminds me of being on the bottom of a pool with your eyes

[@jaredn.5038]

Is it normal to have red dots with visual snow

[@user-rr7bv6my4e]

After 12 months still have visional problems.... The t I learned to manage, partly because of you ❤

[@JulianCowanHill]

Glad to hear the info helped. Please try craniosacral therapy on a weekly basis. I want to remind you that, when hypervigilance calms down, then the brain is much better at filtering out floaters et cetera. Wishing you well, Julian

[@user-rr7bv6my4e]

@@JulianCowanHill Thx a lot again, I can afford it once a month, and it really does a lot to calm my system. For the rest, your tips about yoga and relaxing techniques really helped. Thx again:)

[@MatthewBarnesBeats]

Its going to sound stupid to sufferers of visual snow because I remember how disturbing it was for the first few years but I've had it for a decade now and I've even grown to enjoy it. It came on as white noise along with flashing streaks across my vision and seeing veinlike structures in my eyes. The lights streaking and the veinlike structures calmed down and I've only seen them a few times in the last 7 or 8 years and its stabilised into the snow, auras with beams coming off them around bright objects and strong afterimages. If I walk around at night, the auras and beams dance around and become quite attractive and playful. If they developed a cure for it tomorrow, I'm honestly not sure if I would take it because I think I might miss all the effects, it wouldn't feel right. It's become a non-issue. The doctors couldnt find anything wrong after many visits and hours of tests at the hospital, but I was lucky that one of the doctors knew about Visual Snow, diagnosed me with it and reassured me that its not a threat to my eyesight. (I could do without the tinnitus I later developed though, but I'm making progress with dealing with a recent spike thanks to your videos, it's no longer a Tyrant at least. I've been through good years where tinnitus was only a mild irritation so I know its possible. It does seem like a lot of VS sufferers also have tinnitus) Thanks for your good work.

[@TheHondarider35924]

You have such a good attitude towards this. I developed vs and developed severe depression but as of lately I've started to come to terms with it and have even learned to enjoy the beam effect your talking about. thanks!

[@gypsylizardqueen8572]

Your the only other person I’ve seen mention vein like structures I just started seeing them recently xxx thank you xxx

[@lucymunoz3479]

How are you now

[@MatthewBarnesBeats]

@@lucymunoz3479 Still got visual snow, there hasn't been any change that I've noticed since writing that comment but then again I barely even consciously think about it these days so who knows, I don't even bother enjoying it these days just because its not something I consciously take notice of. The tinnitus is still there, it backed off a bit and comes and goes with its intensity but I get to listen to music and enjoy a music hobby even when I've stressed my body out and it gets bad. I think at the time I wrote this comment I was questioning how much I would still be able to enjoy music but its surprising how things can change. I've not been particularly rigorous with following anyones advice long term.

[@GodisKing1219]

Julian I went shooting last week on father's day and I haven't slept since then I've been having a ringing and I dk what to do? I'm scared I've always wore war plugs but I didn't wear them that day. I just wanted to see what should I do??

[@JulianCowanHill]

Please watch these videos which answer your question: kzbin.info/aero/PLxZrSQ0Jpqb_CHpAs9UP_vjwmCDOUWmel Can you go and see a craniosacral therapist and practice yoga or tai chi to help your system settle?

[@JulianCowanHill]

Absolutely. But I think it is much better to learn to relax the body in a natural way rather than use pain relievers.

[@npant8180]

Hi Julian could you share tips on how you calmed yourself down and stopped experiencing visual snow? Either videos or therapies that could help? Everything you are saying makes sense and I also want to get to the point where I am no longer seeing this. I developed visual snow after getting very anxious because of tinnitus and then looking up visual snow online and convincing myself I had it/ constantly thinking about it. Your help in terms of recommendations is greatly appreciated.

[@JulianCowanHill]

Calming and settling the nervous system is the most important thing. De-stressing the eyes helps. You could watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWitgGOcaNdngKc and then having calming hands-on body work that brings you out of fight or flight helps too alongside gentle yoga tai chi etc that you can practice yourself. If you would like more support please get in touch here: [e-mail] and we can set up a skype session. People with tinnitus often experience hypersensitive vision too and the same techniques for tinnitus help this calm down. You can see techniques on my app called QUIETEN. www.quietenapp.com/

[@npant8180]

@@JulianCowanHill Hi Julian I actually did try contacting you via email using the email you gave. I would love to set up a skype session; did the email not go through? I can send it again

[@JulianCowanHill]

Just replied.

[@rishabhchakravarti7287]

​@@npant8180 hey bro kase ho ab?? thik hua kya ye

[@renewedhope363]

Great video--I have VS and severe anxiety. The connection is interesting. I don't have floaters, but I do see a multi-colored static field overlaying my entire field of vision. If a single grain of sand were to be divided into 50-100 smaller pieces everywhere. It appears to be multicolored for me and is very visible on black and white backgrounds. I think I've always had it--and some people explain what I'm seeing is the static and residual energies of our planet, which blankets all around us all the time. But the idea of anxiety fueling my ability to focus on things like VS is compelling.

[@BimmertechG01]

So I got what I believe is visual snow a couple of min ago, I was playing a game on my computer when this one part of my vision started having a repeated ripple effect. I'm 14 so I want to know what I could do to test if I have it or if it's just a one time thing. I'm very worried as I don't like this and I don't have anything i'm currently stressed about. Please help!

[@furqanahmed5221]

Hi how are u now?

[@BimmertechG01]

furqan ahmed doing great, it went away on its own eventually but it definitely isn’t fun to notice

[@furqanahmed5221]

@@BimmertechG01 are ur visual snow gone?

[@furqanahmed5221]

Do u think that ur visual snow is caused by alot of using Computer ?? And do u also have light sensitivity

[@BimmertechG01]

furqan ahmed it went away a day or so later, I was using screens a lot during that time but I continued to use them just as often afterwards and it never came back

[@djvirtudazo5027]

Im having panic attack right now And watching this..

[@sarahlabbett4626]

This all makes sense but I can honestly say I am so relaxed now and my tinnitus rarely bothers me. Why do I still have tinnitus and see mild static ?

[@JulianCowanHill]

You may be left with some habitual tendencies to oversee and overhear. Every time do you find yourself focusing on them have a yawn, stretch and facial massage and shift the focus onto something else. With time they should back off.

[@sarahlabbett4626]

@@JulianCowanHill thanks Julian, it's frustrating I accepted my tinnitus and it wasn't bothering me then developed this weird visuak thing. Like see through static on walls.

[@jendetlorkerr8385]

@@sarahlabbett4626 Me as well. My tinnitus started first and then 3 months later these awful visuals..

[@saleemali6809]

Hi Sarah, is your static fine and do you have color distortion too ? i

[@ivankolev010]

i have eye floters and after 2 years i have tinitus,in first year not strong tinitus but today after 3 years i have very strong tinitus, sssssssssssssssssssss

[@JulianCowanHill]

Sounds like you are in fight or flight and your system has become hyper-vigilant. Please get in touch if you'd like to have some support around this. [e-mail]

[@zjunegirl1862]

Try b1

[@mewtuber765]

Just read the description and i have anxiety so does that mean that if i treat my anxiety that my visual snow will go away?

[@mattnielsen1243]

Triple Steak Gaming not sure if you'll see this, but yes. My visual snow went away once I got my stress under control.

[@s.a5590]

Matt Nielsen that's great. In addition did you taken any medication sir?

[@ashleyboo31]

Matt Nielsen REALLY??! A lot and I mean A LOT of people haven’t cured their visual snow they just live with it forever. I have always had it as long as I can remember and I also have had anxiety and tinnitus.... do you think with age I may one day get better with visual snow?

[@krashonnatureaud1351]

Triple Steak Gaming how is your visual snow now?

[@ashleyboo31]

Krashonna Tureaud hilariously enough I’ve been so focused on something else that I haven’t even noticed it

[@christinajolie8044]

Hello Julian how long did you have the visual snow and what did you do to make it go away?

[@jsubham]

Christina Jolie i also have visual snow from past 2 years and it's not going away by the way it's increasing day by day......

[@harrygould1555]

Subham Dubey how is it now?

[@jsubham]

hxxry it has become worst now I see visual snow, floaters, afterimages (trailing), blue field entoptic phenomenon, double Vision, tinnitus ( ringing in the ears) and many more other symptoms......I'm in great misery...I don't wanna live like this...

[@rodytalks3989]

Subham Dubey have you tried to treat it, like dietary changes or acupuncture?

[@marcusberns3746]

Has anyone told you that you look like an older version of Matt Damon?

[@juanandressalvador2811]

Marcus Burns he's a mixture of Matt Damon and Mandy Patinkin

[@brot6711]

yes i have floaters i beleive they come about from different causes however certainly from nano silver metal particles sprayed onto us through geo engineering ......not nice

[@shuffleheaddbd8447]

this guy has no idea wtf he is talking about. he's just assuming. don't listen to him

[@stetsonbang899]

1. He experienced it himself. 2. He is a doctor who focuses on such things 3. He has patients who did or do have it and his methots made them feel better and made them get better with their VS or tinnitus

[@valeridimitrov5309]

If you don’t like it don’t listen to it ,but leaving negative comments come on now . He has helped so many people ,he is a hero to me .