Socal -
Both the OP and myself were
comparing it to the subjective effects.
Speaking of subjective, the term 'flashbacks' is commonly used to refer to an event that mimics the
subjective effects of the drug long after its use.
There is no consensus on why this phenomena occurs.
Predisposition to mental illness may be implicated, but two
large scale studies of LSD users in the 70s suggest that flashbacks occur in
20-28% of users without mental illness:
"Several studies have tried to determine how likely a user of LSD, not suffering from known psychiatric conditions, is to experience flashbacks. The larger studies include Blumenfeld's in 1971[51] and Naditch and Fenwick's in 1977,[52] which arrived at figures of 20% and 28%, respectively." -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_acid_diethylamide
LSD is believed by many to 're-wire' the brain, as well. Many
users will attest to this.
MDMA is recognized by science to fit the definition of a 'neurotoxin', whereas LSD is not.
This means it will easily kill neurons 'in vitro', or in the lab.
Unless you are willing to contest this information, you must conclude that MDMA 'flashbacks' are evidence of this 're-wiring' process.
The subjective terminology seen above - 'flashbacks' and 're-wiring' - reflect the incomplete understanding of the brain and the 5-HT network. They do not, however, invalidate the premise.
Yes, the OP is likely experiencing this 're-wiring' phenomena.
If you dislike my use of this term, then call it 'neuro-adaptation'.
But lets not leave it at 'flashback'.
Master Splinter -
The OP will be fine, I agree.
The brain is plastic and
resilient, over time.
However, the OP is looking for a
real answer about what they are experiencing.
The rest of your post is ridiculous.
The OP needs to take more than a 'month or two' off.
They used for 6 months and are now complaining of 'flashbacks'.
Suggesting a mere 'month or two' for recovery is
absurd, as is your assertion that 'this happens all the time to people'.
Pointing out that this is common does not make it 'nothing to worry about'.
When an OP posts something like this, it is a
warning to other users about what can happen. It is also
clear anecdotal evidence that 're-wiring' DOES happen. Dismissing the significance of this, for your own convenience, is
immature. It is also a trait of addictive behavior.
The brain's plasticity is NOT an argument against me, either.
There is a whole list of other injuries your brain can sustain and still 'adapt' to.
Which ones are 'nothing to worry about' like MDMA??
I am not a
heavy user, and you know it.
Perhaps that is why I am capable of writing in English, and you, sir, are nearly illegible.
What will you do when all my 'citations' show up?