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MDMA is often described as affiliative which is the opposite to dissociative which is and effect often associated with medicines such as [[ketamine]]. | MDMA is often described as affiliative which is the opposite to dissociative which is and effect often associated with medicines such as [[ketamine]]. | ||
MDMA aids in enhancing understanding and management of emotions and coping mechanisms, primarily by augmenting [[Fear Memory Extinction|fear memory extinction]]. This results in a changed perspective and better processing of traumatic memories. Furthermore, MDMA can modulate fear memory reconsolidation, potentially through effects on oxytocin, and improve social behaviors, as observed in animal studies. | MDMA aids in enhancing understanding and management of emotions and coping mechanisms, primarily by augmenting [[Fear Memory Extinction|fear memory extinction]] and rewiring association to trauma. This results in a changed perspective and better processing of traumatic memories. Furthermore, MDMA can modulate fear memory reconsolidation, potentially through effects on oxytocin or activation of serotonin 5HT1B receptors, and improve social behaviors, as observed in animal studies. | ||
=== MDMA can aid sexual relationships === | === MDMA can aid sexual relationships === | ||