Effects of MDMA On The Human Body - Subjective Effects

Subjective Effects

Short-term experiential effects, which tend to last less than 4 hours, include:

• Mental and physical euphoria
• A sense of general well-being and contentedness
• Decreased negative emotion and behavior such as stress, anxiety, fear, and paranoia
• Increased sociability and feelings of communication being easy or simple
• Increased urge to communicate with others
• Increased empathy and feelings of closeness or connection with others
• Reduced insecurity, defensiveness, and fear of emotional injury
• Decreased irritability, aggression, anger, and jealousy
• A sense of increased insightfulness and introspection
• Mild psychedelia (colors and sounds are enhanced, mild closed-eye visuals, improved pattern recognition, etc.)
• Enhanced tactile sensations (touching, hugging, and sex)

Effects beginning after the main effects of MDMA have ended, which can last several days, include:

• Lowered mood or even depression (comedown) after the effects have worn off
• Increased anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions
• Residual feelings of empathy, emotional sensitivity, and a sense of closeness to others (afterglow)