"I am a firm believer that MDMA, used properly, may have the potential to help people re-spark those old series of neuro-pathways that once allowed us to be so happy on such a regular basis; to the point where we didn't even have the ability to percieve depression because it didn't even seem possible.
Now.. it's our responsibility after the fact to help ourselves keep those same pathways active and make them stronger and stronger after they are "woken up".. but if MDMA can help us turn them back on, then I think it is foolish to not at least consider it as a viable option."
by ijustlovewikidrs
I remember us having a little debate before. Let me try to explain to you why your theory is flawed. Yes when you are rolling on MDMA you have all the joy and happiness in the world, seems like this is the answer you have always been looking for. And you often make promises to your self right? Why was i so upset with my self, i'm never going to be sad again i love everyone / everything. You feel like a little kid again, gaining enjoyment from every little thing .
But then you wake up the next day, or 2 days later when its suicide Tuesday. Do you really feel any sort of those feelings you were feeling the night before. Are you still motivated to be on top of the world, and love everyone you see in the street? The answer is no, it was all a false promise to your self in the moment when your brain was releasing all sorts of chemicals.
People may re-spark those old series of pathways that allowed them to love life so much, but that is only while rolling. I don't see how releasing most of your serotonin / dopamine and everything else all in one night allows you to gain a better enjoyment in life for the following days / weeks. It just doesn't make sense, you will be left with a lower level of happiness than before. This is all science
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I'm not against people 7, but when people look for a hard neurotoxic stimulant to re spark their happiness for the long term it will only end in misery. (Now i prepare to be flamed

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Hahaha no I remember our "spat" as well. In this instance you are correct. I do tend to think idilically when speaking about neurology. In my defense - of course people have the post-roll depression. My point is, as in my case, just being reminded that it's possible to feel happy was enough to motivate me to pursue the thongs that lead to that. Yes the initial feeling was false and synthetic - but whatever. I was so depressed on the daily that the comedian was nothing because I felt worse than that normally. Unless you're determined to fight depression. Chemically it may be better to try something like MDMA to at least remember what happiness feels like. Yes it is actually euphoria and flight-of-idea, but for me it was enough.
Same argument could be made for a slew of other drugs.. I just clearly love MDMA.