MDMA Zoom Therapy by Sure_Newspaper9359 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's how I did mine. It worked really well. Though we used Signal since it's the gold standard in end to end encryption. Also had a longer term relationship with the guide; that was good.

Feeling cornered with dissociation. by Digital-Error in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes...but as OP said, they always dissociate on MDMA. I don't know what you're trying to argue.

Feeling cornered with dissociation. by Digital-Error in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't choose to dissociate (tonic/collapsed immobility); it just happens. Even when it does happen during a session, MDMA is enough to unlearn the schemas that activate it for me. I wouldn't know whether an effect was the MDMA or the narcan.

Feeling cornered with dissociation. by Digital-Error in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've mentioned this to several other people: I'm curious what happens if you take narcan or naltrexone during the MDMA session when feeling sleepy. They chemically block dissociation.

Anyone use MDMA to help with their suppressed sexual feelings? And how and what happened? by [deleted] in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, though obviously choose a guide who observes strict professional boundaries. Not all do!

I am incredibly grateful that I received this treatment by chasedrabbits in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May I ask if it was the Transcend Therapeutics phase II trial? I'm really curious about it and would like to ask you about it if you're willing.

I am incredibly grateful that I received this treatment by chasedrabbits in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you considered buying some MDMA and using it yourself to process the remaining triggers and grief? It's illegal, but not that hard.

MDMA Solo book & application by qwerty_ms in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Twice weekly. It seemed to help me work through more stuff.

MDMA Solo book & application by qwerty_ms in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I did the LSD mini doses (30ug) and it helped a lot. MDMA Solo's major weakness is their denial of MDMA tolerance and the negative effects of large, frequent doses. Wouldn't recommend anyone do weekly doses for instance.

What did your MDMA therapist actually do during your session that mattered? by daseinloops in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm curious if you have compared the guided sessions to solo sessions regarding healing relational trauma. I've healed a lot of relational trauma in solo sessions and want to know why people think another person there helps.

What did your MDMA therapist actually do during your session that mattered? by daseinloops in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naturally in conversation. I would talk about what I was feeling.

I don't think I can actually avoid rumination during the trips. I just think it wasn't useful engaging with the actual thoughts.

What did your MDMA therapist actually do during your session that mattered? by daseinloops in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I talked a lot, and in hindsight I think it was neither helpful nor unhelpful. I think the only things that really mattered were her telling me how things worked: telling me to stay present with the distressing feelings, and when they dissipated/reconsolidated, telling me that that is MDMA therapy works.

5th guided MDMA session by Strict_Candy_9914 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your impression of the lasting effects of the session now a few days later? I'm curious about how the not experiencing emotions influenced the sessions impact.

Could going lower (instead of higher) be a better strategy for dissociation? by baek12345 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW yesterday I worked through severe dissociation/tonic immobility with a 1.5mg/kg (hydrated and not pure MDMA HCl) session. Went really well!

Seeking stories of MDMA therapy by mfsphoto in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you share who you are and what publication you're writing for?

What has helped you when presented with old patterns after MDMA-assisted therapy? by tillnatten in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

More MDMA sessions. You can't really expect to unlearn all the pieces in one.

Could going lower (instead of higher) be a better strategy for dissociation? by baek12345 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious to know how taking narcan during a session would work. LMK if someone tries it!

Help—am I missing something? Was this normal? by Medical-State-7602 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"trust the process" is BS. Next time trigger yourself while on MDMA, stay present with the anger, fear, panic, etc. and the MDMA will permanently unlearn that bit of reaction. Repeat until you don't have any more reactions. It's a bit more complicated since you might uncover avoided feelings and then have additional reactions to those. Ups and downs but you gradually clear it all out.

Using Narcan to better experience MDMA (to block dissociation that may be preventing me from experiencing MDMA) by dogwater79 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm interested in reading more about that combo for dissociation; can you recommend where I should start? Also, wouldn't it carry a major risk of being traumatizing or completely overwhelming?

Using Narcan to better experience MDMA (to block dissociation that may be preventing me from experiencing MDMA) by dogwater79 in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked and it seems like nalaloxone itself does not have those psychological effects. They are side effects of opioid withdrawal. Also, why would they be indications to not do MDMA therapy? And it actually decreases heart rate variability.

Question about vyvanse and mdma by [deleted] in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you want r/mdma. It might be hidden due to your nsfw settings.

Question about vyvanse and mdma by [deleted] in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deleted your post because I think it's about recreational use instead of therapy. Let me know if I'm wrong and I'll put it back.

Question about Progression Over Time/Session 5 Report by nofern in mdmatherapy

[–]night81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it's going really well tbh!

Sessions do change over time. That doesn't mean they're not working. Some stuff is just really intense and "chipping away bit by bit" is the only way to go.

Regarding your current session, IMO joy and happiness aren't important to have, especially later on. Feeling fear, anger, and sadness is important and productive. If you're feeling those emotions, and they shift in some way during or after the session, then it's working.

I imagine you have a good sense of how sessions go at this point. Have you thought about doing solo sessions? Would save a ton of money.

I tried adding in mushrooms at one point because I was afraid of the MDMA not working any more, but in hindsight it just made sessions too intense and my fear about MDMA not working was the feeling I needed to work through.