This a huge depth of expertise and experience on this forum. I confess to being a little overwhelmed as someone who likes simplicity and minimalism.

One question I do have is: what's the best path to take for my first time trying DMT?

DMT that I make? DMT that's been made for me?

Changa or freebase?

DMT or ayahuascha?

There's a lot to consider!

First, please read the MOD EDIT.

To answer your question: Changa, freebase, ayahuasca are all are forms of DMT but different ROAs. Some with an MAOI, some without. Please read through the FAQ first. So far all your questions are answered within and we ask new members to do a little research before posting basic questions.

DMT Usage/Methods of administration

Welcome to the DMT-Nexus.

Of course, you are the only one that can make the decision. Why don't you ask yourself what you want out of an experience? What do you REALLY want?

What makes more intuitive sense to you? What do you envision yourself doing, aside from all thoughts? Meditate and go inward.

I also have a propensity toward minimalism and I can get overwhelmed easily, too. I've taken to Ayahuasca, interspersed with dedicated harmala sessions (Syrian Rue tea) for grounding. I find smoked DMT to be too overwhelming, and sometimes Ayahuasca, when it's the kind that is boiled for 9+ hours, can be overwhelming, too, but it's all handleable and contextualizeable when I've prepared well the week(s) prior with Syrian Rue tea and dieta-ing.

That's just me, though.

I have modified my post per the mod request. I also read the FAQ prior to posting. I know the difference between the three. I was just curious what folks thought would be best for someone trying any form of DMT for the first time.

For me, I felt that DMT and changa were pretty similar, but Ayahuasca was completely different. It is hard for me to compare Ayahuasca to DMT because they way more differences then commonalities. Some Ayahuasca doesnt even have DMT in it - many tribes and people drink just the vine alone with no added chacruna/chaliponga.

Does one call to you more then the others? Is one easier for you to find or afford or make? I dont know if one is better for everyone, as people seem to have their own preferences.... Maybe just see what comes to you first (or what you can call into your life first).

I prefer Ayahuasca personally

4. Pharmahuasca.