News Mdma breakthrough treatment for ptsd

[shimmerz]

Theres always a rave in my head.

Raves are about Ecstasy. Not MDMA. The two are VERY different animals. Ecstasy has a great potential to screw one up farther if they have PTSD. Please don't confuse the two.

I wonder about side effects of treatment and whether it lasts or must be continued every now and then?

Side effects were, for me:
1. Clenching jaw and grinding teeth
2. Need to drink water

Along with that came:
1. The ability to sleep.
2. Dramatic changes (positive) in dealing with somatics that come with trauma.
3. Processing for quite some time after the dosage.
4. The ability to process emotions that are normally unreachable without dosing.
5. The ability to work on core belief systems that are no longer serving in a positive way.

I have not continued with this form of treatment for years. I am still integrating critical information that was provided to me during these sessions. I don't believe I would be as well as I am without this form of treatment. Honestly, if it calls to you and you are able to utilize this form of therapy, I would highly recommend it.

Please keep in mind that working with a Therapist who is well versed in MDMA treatment is very important.

 

[void]

But....@shimmerz, there are no T's doing MDMA tx outside of the MAPS research studies.

"I don't believe I would be as well as I am without this form of treatment. Honestly, if it calls to you and you are able to utilize this form of therapy, I would highly recommend it.

Please keep in mind that working with a Therapist who is well versed in MDMA treatment is very important."

No one has the access you speak of!
I would walk over broken glass to do the tx........but I can't FULL STOP!
So how did you get tx?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Only those in the Ph.3 Clin. Trial will.........then waiting for FDA appr....... therefore access is several years away at least.

What am I missing?!?!:unsure::unsure::unsure::unsure:

 

[shatter eyes]

Raves are about Ecstasy. Not MDMA. The two are VERY different animals. Ecstasy has a great potentia...

Thanks for clarifying.
Where I live the kids take "liquid M" into raves so I got the wrong idea.

I looked at the MAPS study and doesnt look like there are studies here. That being said I dont even know what i have and if i would have been eligible.

All i know is my symptoms and the sharing of my experience here makes me feel i am not alone. Thanks guys n dolls ♡

 

[shimmerz]

I looked at the MAPS study and doesnt look like there are studies here.

MAPS was very active in the Vancouver area. I met a doctor when I was in BC about 2 years ago that was an active participant in the quest to have MDMA for therapy legalized. Not sure where you are in Canada @shatter eyes.

 

[shimmerz]

I would walk over broken glass to do the tx.

What am I missing?!?!

That I did walk over broken glass.

 

[Starfish]

I agree with all excitement about it as a promising possible treatment tool. I also agree with all t...

i agree, after trying pure mdma once a couple months ago, without a therapist. i see the benefit of a therapist. looks like i get another chance to have some so, since i have no access to mdmatherapist nor want to find a therapist who will do it, i have been coming up with ideas written down that i can be my own therapist with my list of ideas to think of, watch, read, listen to. my body is an experiment at this point, so we shall see how it goes

 

[shimmerz]

I used songs to help direct my experience. I also made sure I was in a safe and secure place. The one session I did on my own freaked the hell out of me. I got really crazy flashes and narratives in my head as to what had happened to me. I wouldn't advise this for others, but of course, I am not trying to direct you at all. Just share my experience.

If you don't have a therapist with you, I absolutely advise, if at all possible, to find a friend to be 'the observer' and keep you safe. Somatics can play out with MDMA and you most likely don't know all that lurks inside of you, so really cautioning you on having a supporter if you can possibly do it.

Having said that, good luck regardless of what you do. Be safe.

 

[Hope69]

For canadians looking to participate in MDMA phase 3, there will be a phase 3 trial in Montreal. I haven't seen it advertised much although it is supposed to begin fairly soon.

But....@shimmerz, there are no T's doing MDMA tx outside of the MAPS research studies.

"I don't believe I...

there are people doing therapy outside of the studies. I suspect some are more appropriate "therapists" than others. But instead of looking for an underground therapist, there are few things you can get involved with that will help you learn more and connect with others who may be helpful when you are deciding what is best for yourself.
If you are near a major city, there are probably some groups for those using psychedelics. Some groups are very pro active in harm reduction and in presenting information about recent scientific studies, probably a good place to get up to date info from people who use substances with care and safety. Other groups you will find can range from evangelical types to folks who just don't seem too grounded.
Holotrpic breathwork is a non substance way to access non ordinary states developed by Stan Groff (who did lots of research with LSD) Those who are well trained in the method are well trained in being present for others during non ordinary states. Can be a helpful and supportive community.
Theres a phase 3 trial coming up in Montreal this year. You'll have to contact MAPS canada to see how to apply.