Hi.

My name is Phil, and I am about to start my journey of discovery.

I forget how I found out about DMT. I know that 2 years ago I had no clue that such a substance, or such experiences that I have read about, could exist. I have for many years now been interested in the idea (and the hope) that there may be more to the universe than we can perceive; this led to experiments with astral projection (close, but no cigar), lucid dreaming (much more succesful, and enlightening! It worked!!), and a general interest in the idea of OBEs and what 'conciousness' really means. That in itself has been a complicated journey of introspection.

Anyway at some point in my internet wanderings I came across DMT and I knew right away that this way something I had to explore in my life, and it would seem that now is the time. The powder is fine, dry, and slightly off white.

Before I go any further I would like to sincerley thank all those that have written on these pages to give their advice/insight about the experience. I am going through this process 'alone' (my friends simply don't understand) and yet at the same time I am not.

Things I have leant from this website;

i) To use scales!! I have bought some 0.01mg scales.

ii) Smoking burnt DMT (DMT oxide? Residue in pipes etc) can have negative effects. Cleaning the smoking equipment regularly seems important

iii) Bigger doses don't mean better experiences. Most of the 'bad' trip reports I have read invariably involve either doses over (50ish mg?) or smoking burnt residue. Or both. If a certain dose doesn't have the required effect that doesn't mean an increased dose next time will be ok. Sometimes DMT hits just misfire - I shouldn't overcompensate

iv) If I should breakthrough, relax and do not try to control the experience. I am hoping that my experiences of lucid dreaming will help me to stay calm and accept the 'scene' tat I find myself in

Things I have decided;

i) To smoke with a bong, using parsley. I used to smoke weed but made the decision to stop a few months ago. I am more comfortable taking hits from a bong as I won't be so worried about accidentally sucking up liquid DMT, which I would be if I was using a pipe.

ii) To start off with small doses. I have read a lot of conflicting opinions on this. I have no prior experience of psychadelics, and although I appreciate that a low dose and a breakthrough experience are very different, this is the route that instinctively feels comfortable to me.

iii) To smoke alone... for now. I would dearly love to have a reliable sitter, but I have tried to talk to my girlfriend and friends about this and as I said - they simply don't understand. My girlfriend probably would sit for me, but she would bring so much negativity with her it isn't worth it. I have bought a plastic bong and use a bic lighter, so I'm not going to hurt myself or set myself on fire.

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Apologies for such a lengthy opening post. I'm partly writing to set things straight in my own mind. But also I have no doubt I will have many questions in the coming weeks/months, and there may also be times I am in need of some support... and also people to share my positive experiences with!!... and am excited to be joining the community!

Welcome man glad to have you.

Right on Phil! Thanks for the intro. Welcome aboard!

IH

Cheers guys! Its been a few days, time to check in at the beginners experiences forum!

Welcome aboard, nice to have you here. Glad this community has been of some help, long may it continue.

Peace

Macre

Hi Phil, great post!

I can relate in alot of ways, especially going it alone. I haven't told anyone in my life about my upcoming "journey" and I don't think I even should. But the Nexus has been a HUGE help and a wonderful resource; researching here has greatly reduced my concerns and anxieties on taking the first step.

I also have experience with lucid dreaming which I think I was able to develop through my meditation practice. I'm wondering if this would help during a DMT experience, as far as staying present with the experience at least?

Be well and have a safe journey! Definitely interested in hearing about your results.

Hi Phil, great first post! It's cool that you're giving back with your list, which I have made note of.

To both you and expansionmirror, I am glad to see others who plan to go it alone also. I kind of felt like I was in a pretty big minority being that is how it will be for me as well.

I've had limited lucid dreaming experience, and my OBE(if it was one, I just know it started with sleep paralysis, not fun) was something that the one person I mentioned it to said I was on a lower astral plane. I hope my break through is nothing of the sort, although I have tried to get back to sleep paralysis/OBE without fear, but haven't been able to yet.

Like EM and others have said, I wish you the best and am interested in hearing about your results!

Hi Phil I'm looking to try it for my first time too. I have never taken any hallucinagen of any kind as I was never interested in the experiences I heard about untill DMT. I also became intrested via working with lucid dreaming. I'm interested to see if a DMT experience has any likeness to lucid dreaming

Nice post Phil,wellcome to Nexus!! it´s a relief to me to know that other mates have their solo trips. Same as you, is difficult to me to find a reliable sitter, so since I began my DMT experiences I been alone all the way,from the extraction process until the incredible moment of the first attempt......but I tell you something,I never felt alone with the incredible support of the people of this forum...

See you around !