New Study Supports , MDMA's Potential for Improving , Self-Experience in PTSD Patients.
PsyPost reports that MDMA-assisted therapy has been found to have a positive effect on people suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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New research published in 'PLOS One' found that MDMA treatments led to improved self-experience, including emotional awareness and self-compassion.
The researchers say the findings highlight MDMA's potential to address deep psychological issues linked to poor treatment outcomes in traditional therapies.
MDMA was first synthesized in the early 20th century and gained popularity in psychotherapy in the 1970s and 1980s.
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MDMA was first synthesized in the early 20th century and gained popularity in psychotherapy in the 1970s and 1980s.
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The drug's unique psychoactive properties help promote empathy, a sense of well-being and emotional openness.
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The most recent study aimed to investigate whether MDMA used in a controlled setting could help patients confront and work through trauma.
Improvements were extended beyond a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms to include several key areas of psychological functioning.
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Most notably, improvements were seen in self-compassion, an essential component of mental health and well-being.
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The findings of the study suggest that MDMA-assisted therapy could have a broad and statistically significant impact on various areas that are challenges for treating PTSD.
This therapeutic approach could specifically be used to improve emotional regulation, self-awareness and interpersonal functioning.
This therapeutic approach could specifically be used to improve emotional regulation, self-awareness and interpersonal functioning
