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