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<onlyinclude>{{#ev:gfycat|https://zippy.gfycat.com/AdorableAggravatingGalago.webm|300x300|right|'''Size distortions''' by '''[[Anonymous]]''' - This image serves as an accurate portrayal of the commonly experienced effect known as [[perspective distortions]].|frame}}

'''Perspective distortions''' can be described as subtle to extreme changes in the size and distance attributed to a person’s body, to specific parts of the external environment, or to the external environment as a whole.

'''Perspective distortions''' can be described as subtle to extreme changes in how one perceives the size and distance attributed to a person’s body, to specific parts of the external environment, or to the external environment as a whole.

When affecting distance, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically closer or further away than they usually would be. ~~For example, this~~ can range from a subtle experience, such as the other side of the room feeling marginally further away than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the horizon is right in front of you.

When affecting distance, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically closer or further away than they usually would be. This can range from a subtle experience, such as the other side of the room feeling marginally further away than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the horizon is right in front of you.

When affecting size, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically smaller or larger in terms of the sense of size that one would usually attribute to them. ~~For example, this~~ can range from a subtle experience, such as the room feeling marginally smaller and more cramped than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the room is hundreds of miles wide ~~or infinite~~.

When affecting size, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically smaller or larger in terms of the sense of size that one would usually attribute to them. This can range from a subtle experience, such as the room feeling marginally smaller and more cramped than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the room is hundreds of miles wide.

Perspective distortions are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[depth perception distortions]] and [[visual disconnection]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds, such as [[ketamine]], [[PCP]], [[MXE]], and [[DXM]].

====Alice in wonderland syndrome====

Feelings of suddenly having an impossibly giant or tiny body are also a very common manifestation of this effect. This feeling is already known by the scientific literature as “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland Syndrome]”, where it is seen as a temporary condition often associated with migraines, brain tumours, and the use of psychoactive drugs. The effect can either be ~~specifically~~ attributed to the body as a whole or ~~certain~~ parts of it. For example, feelings of having a huge head or tiny limbs are possible.</onlyinclude>

Feelings of suddenly having an impossibly giant or tiny body are also a very common manifestation of this effect. This feeling is already known by the scientific literature as “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland Syndrome]”, where it is seen as a temporary condition often associated with migraines, brain tumours, and the use of psychoactive drugs. The effect can either be attributed to the body as a whole or specific parts of it. For example, feelings of having a huge head or tiny limbs are possible.</onlyinclude>

===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

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*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]

*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]

===External links===

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland syndrome (Wikipedia)]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropsia Micropsia (Wikipedia)]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macropsia Macropsia (Wikipedia)]

===References===

[[Category:Distortion]] [[Category:Visual]] [[Category:Effect]]

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 <onlyinclude>{{#ev:gfycat|https://zippy.gfycat.com/AdorableAggravatingGalago.webm|300x300|right|'''Size distortions''' by '''[[Anonymous]]''' - This image serves as an accurate portrayal of the commonly experienced effect known as [[perspective distortions]].|frame}}
-'''Perspective distortions''' can be described as subtle to extreme changes in the size and distance attributed to a person’s body, to specific parts of the external environment, or to the external environment as a whole.
+'''Perspective distortions''' can be described as subtle to extreme changes in how one perceives the size and distance attributed to a person’s body, to specific parts of the external environment, or to the external environment as a whole.
-When affecting distance, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically closer or further away than they usually would be. For example, this can range from a subtle experience, such as the other side of the room feeling marginally further away than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the horizon is right in front of you.
+When affecting distance, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically closer or further away than they usually would be. This can range from a subtle experience, such as the other side of the room feeling marginally further away than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the horizon is right in front of you.
-When affecting size, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically smaller or larger in terms of the sense of size that one would usually attribute to them. For example, this can range from a subtle experience, such as the room feeling marginally smaller and more cramped than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the room is hundreds of miles wide or infinite.
+When affecting size, perspective distortions can make things seem as if they are physically smaller or larger in terms of the sense of size that one would usually attribute to them. This can range from a subtle experience, such as the room feeling marginally smaller and more cramped than it usually would be, to an extreme experience, such as feeling as if the room is hundreds of miles wide.
 Perspective distortions are often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as [[depth perception distortions]] and [[visual disconnection]]. They are most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#common|moderate]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[dissociative]] compounds, such as [[ketamine]], [[PCP]], [[MXE]], and [[DXM]].
 ====Alice in wonderland syndrome====
-Feelings of suddenly having an impossibly giant or tiny body are also a very common manifestation of this effect. This feeling is already known by the scientific literature as “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland Syndrome]”, where it is seen as a temporary condition often associated with migraines, brain tumours, and the use of psychoactive drugs. The effect can either be specifically attributed to the body as a whole or certain parts of it. For example, feelings of having a huge head or tiny limbs are possible.</onlyinclude>
+Feelings of suddenly having an impossibly giant or tiny body are also a very common manifestation of this effect. This feeling is already known by the scientific literature as “[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland Syndrome]”, where it is seen as a temporary condition often associated with migraines, brain tumours, and the use of psychoactive drugs. The effect can either be attributed to the body as a whole or specific parts of it. For example, feelings of having a huge head or tiny limbs are possible.</onlyinclude>
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:
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 *[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]]
 *[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]]
+===External links===
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_in_Wonderland_syndrome Alice in Wonderland syndrome (Wikipedia)]
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropsia Micropsia (Wikipedia)]
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macropsia Macropsia (Wikipedia)]
 ===References===
 {{reflist}}
 [[Category:Distortion]] [[Category:Visual]] [[Category:Effect]]