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>MDMA shuts down the amygdala, which allows patients to access memories from the objective perspective of someone who is no longer in danger

Remember the literal meaning of "ecstacy:" To stand outside onesself

From Ancient Greek ἔκστασις (ekstasis), from ἐξίστημι (eksistēmi, “I displace”), from ἐκ (ek, “out”) and ἵστημι (histēmi, “I stand”).




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