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I've done a lot of different drugs. MDMA was different. I was in my 30s before I tried it: Before that point, I generally suggested folks do shrooms or LSD at

I've done a lot of different drugs. MDMA was different. I was in my 30s before I tried it: Before that point, I generally suggested folks do shrooms or LSD at least once in their life. Not anymore. MDMA can change the way you relate to yourself and your experiences. Profound change - things like no longer being so bothered by traumatic things in your past. There is good reason there are stories of MDMA being used as a marriage counseling guide: You are more comfortable and open talking about things you might have avoided. Which, really, is why it is being used for therapy and PTSD. Many of us just don't need the therapy bit. Sidenote: I make both abstract and non-abstract art while tripping - the non-abstract tends to be a little surreal. Of course, I make art while sober, too - both abstract and not. I*m sometimes just more free when I am on LSD, but I do make similar stuff sober. Abstract art isn't a lack of creativity, by the way. But this is because I do art. If you were doing a lot of maths or sciences, LSD might allow you to figure out a problem from a point of view you didn't consider before. Or maybe you make music and get some creativity there - this is really common too. LSD doesn't mean you are making bad products, just that you should look over them when sober to be sure. Of course, you might be on of the many people that cannot make a straight line with a pen while on LSD, and that's pretty normal.

bennysomething 5y ago
I unfortunately did tons of ecstasy between 18 and 30. I was obsessed with for a few years. At one point it was once a week. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Once you've experienced pounding house music, mdma and flashing lights it feels like everything else is just meh. The comedowns became so bad I seriously couldn't think of anything I'd like to do less now. About 4 years ago I took it at a festival I didn't enjoy it at all. I hadn't done it in about 5 years. I just felt confused and anxious. My wife used to love doing it too. I can see how it helps people open up. I also think it's given some pretty bad short term memory issues. Other heavy users I know say the same thing. About ten years ago I met an old friend whose life had gone to complete shit, he was obviously very paranoid and worried, bizarrely asked me and my other friend had we been laughing at him when all three of us shared a joke. He was a very very heavey user at one point. Prior to all this he was bright and out going. Now just wreck. Anyway, it's a seriously potent drug with some serious long term effects (imo)
- naasking 5y ago
  I think it's important not to conflate ecstasy or whatever street/party drugs are widely available, and whatever excipients or other additions, with actual pure MDMA.
  - Broken_Hippo 5y ago
    This, and so much this. Furthermore, folks should realistically do some research. I've done a fair amount of MDMA, but have never done ecstasy. I knew starting up that once a week was most definitely too much - of course, maybe I was older than most folks when they try it.
- Broken_Hippo 5y ago
  I wouldn't know - I have never done ecstasy. I've done MDMA, which was pure and definitely not ecstasy. And from what I understand, it is a different experience - you don't get the same after effects from ecstasy. And I'll go as far as to say that once a week is definitely too often: The spouse and I were more concerned about being safe and not getting the stress and burnout we knew could happen, but isn't as likely if you have good space. I think the most we have ever allowed ourselves was once a month and I've never taken it at festivals. Just home. Heavy use is often always different. And this is one of those very real things that legalisation could help with - actual information to keep people safe.
  - bennysomething 5y ago
    I've done both. Mdma crystals tends to feel way softer somehow, I think because pills are often cut with other speedier type drugs. Sleep was easier on mdma but the come down was still hell if you took enough. I had come downs that went on for days maybe even a week. I hate all of it now :)
    - Broken_Hippo 5y ago
      I've not generally had an issue, but I - for lack of better words - take "reasonable" doses of such drugs, so I suppose that is some of my approach. I mean, I drink somewhat regularly too, but rarely actually get drunk rather than comfortably buzzed. I've never had such a comedown, though I know of folks that eventually had a bad reaction (panic attack, specifically) over time. I do not blame you for staying away :)

bennysomething 5y ago

I unfortunately did tons of ecstasy between 18 and 30. I was obsessed with for a few years. At one point it was once a week. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Once you've experienced pounding house music, mdma and flashing lights it feels like everything else is just meh. The comedowns became so bad I seriously couldn't think of anything I'd like to do less now. About 4 years ago I took it at a festival I didn't enjoy it at all. I hadn't done it in about 5 years. I just felt confused and anxious. My wife used to love doing it too. I can see how it helps people open up. I also think it's given some pretty bad short term memory issues. Other heavy users I know say the same thing. About ten years ago I met an old friend whose life had gone to complete shit, he was obviously very paranoid and worried, bizarrely asked me and my other friend had we been laughing at him when all three of us shared a joke. He was a very very heavey user at one point. Prior to all this he was bright and out going. Now just wreck. Anyway, it's a seriously potent drug with some serious long term effects (imo)

naasking 5y ago
I think it's important not to conflate ecstasy or whatever street/party drugs are widely available, and whatever excipients or other additions, with actual pure MDMA.
- Broken_Hippo 5y ago
  This, and so much this. Furthermore, folks should realistically do some research. I've done a fair amount of MDMA, but have never done ecstasy. I knew starting up that once a week was most definitely too much - of course, maybe I was older than most folks when they try it.
Broken_Hippo 5y ago
I wouldn't know - I have never done ecstasy. I've done MDMA, which was pure and definitely not ecstasy. And from what I understand, it is a different experience - you don't get the same after effects from ecstasy. And I'll go as far as to say that once a week is definitely too often: The spouse and I were more concerned about being safe and not getting the stress and burnout we knew could happen, but isn't as likely if you have good space. I think the most we have ever allowed ourselves was once a month and I've never taken it at festivals. Just home. Heavy use is often always different. And this is one of those very real things that legalisation could help with - actual information to keep people safe.
- bennysomething 5y ago
  I've done both. Mdma crystals tends to feel way softer somehow, I think because pills are often cut with other speedier type drugs. Sleep was easier on mdma but the come down was still hell if you took enough. I had come downs that went on for days maybe even a week. I hate all of it now :)
  - Broken_Hippo 5y ago
    I've not generally had an issue, but I - for lack of better words - take "reasonable" doses of such drugs, so I suppose that is some of my approach. I mean, I drink somewhat regularly too, but rarely actually get drunk rather than comfortably buzzed. I've never had such a comedown, though I know of folks that eventually had a bad reaction (panic attack, specifically) over time. I do not blame you for staying away :)