Ecstasy Affects Mental Health

　 　 Jim had been suffering from extreme anxiety since his early twenties. Trying Ecstasy did make him feel high and help his condition, but only for a short period of time; in the end, it increased his anxiety, paranoia, and feelings of unreality. And he is not alone — for people who already suffer from anxiety disorders, use of Ecstasy is more likely to worsen their conditions. Ecstasy also has been associated with other mental health conditions such as depression. Youngsters who use Ecstasy weekly have been shown to frequently experience depression in which they want to kill themselves sometimes. According to a survey, teens who use Ecstasy weekly are three times more likely to have such thoughts than non-using teenagers.