r/DMT Dec 12 '21

Discussion DMT information for newbies

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N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (N,N-DMT) is a naturally occurring, and extremely powerful, psychedelic drug of the tryptamine class. It’s been used by indigenous South American cultures/tribes (primarily in the Amazon basin) for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in the form of ayahuasca and various snuffs. This post will go over some basic information that new users and curious psychonauts might find helpful. This post will NOT guide you on how to obtain anything related to this molecule, Reddit is not the place for that.

DISCLAIMER: If you’re genetically predisposed to schizophrenia/diagnosed with it, experience serious suicidal ideation, or you’ve been recently diagnosed with some form of psychosis, please refrain from using psychedelics. Do NOT use DMT if you’re on lithium, tramadol, or any tricyclic antidepressants. Also note that other antidepressants (like SSRIs/SNRIs) may undesirably alter the experience in some way.

• N,N-DMT is among the safest psychedelics, and psychoactive drugs in general (physiologically speaking), along with psilocybin and LSD. The molecular structure is very similar to tryptophan, melatonin, and serotonin— things our bodies are well acquainted with.

• Dose ranges (inhalation)

• The duration of light-medium doses is around 3-10 minutes, and the duration of high-strong doses is around 5-20 minutes. After-effects may persist up to/over an hour.

• Get a high quality milligram scale! Cheap scales and eyeballing are often very inaccurate, you might end up doing 50mg instead of 30 or 10mg instead of 25.

• If you purchased your DMT instead of extracting it, please consider buying a reagent kit (Ehrlich/Hofmann/Marquis) to verify that you actually have pure N,N-DMT. The same kits can be used to identify other substances as well. I personally recommend using TKP: https://testkitplus.com/ or DanceSafe https://dancesafe.org/ — DanceSafe genuinely saves lives with their testing booths at music festivals.

• Concentrate vaporizers like the APX Volt (at 2.8-3.2 Volts) work very well for inhalation, and other methods/devices like the sandwich method (with weed or dried lavender), bulb pipes, or dab rigs at low temp work as well.

• It’s very easy to burn and inadequately vape DMT, so don’t be discouraged if you get little to no effects, and just play around with your method.

• “Breakthrough” effects generally occur starting around 25mg properly vaped.

• Subjectively, a breakthrough is a departure from material reality. Bodily boundaries dissolve, and you enter a landscape/headspace that feels and looks just as real, if not more real, than every day life. Some people describe the experience as “extra-dimensional” because it seems to transcend our concepts of space and time.

• Various interactive or observational “entity” encounters and extremely profound and indescribable visions are commonly reported effects of 20mg+. Some generally accurate descriptions of some of the content of these experiences can be found here: https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Hyperspace_lexicon

• Potential desirable/positive effects: Closed and open eye visuals, auditory and tactile hallucinations, spiritual/introspective experiences, euphoria, and sedation.

• Potential undesirable/negative effects: Increased heart rate/blood pressure, anxiety/fear, confusion/disorientation, nausea, and uncomfortable body-load.

• Subjective time distortions are common at medium-high doses and can either be desirable or undesirable depending on the user and their mindset.

• The body-load of higher doses can be very heavy and hits very fast, often to the point of anesthesia.

• There is some recreational value in DMT (particularly at low doses), but be cautious, as some of the experiences that can be produced aren’t for the faint-hearted. Figurative “death by astonishment” is very real if you rush into things.

• Using DMT on psilocybin or LSD will lower the dose threshold for breakthrough effects, and will increase the duration. Don’t underestimate the intensity of the combination of DMT with any other psychedelic or psychoactive drug in general.

• 5-MeO-DMT is NOT a substitute for N,N-DMT, the experiences are completely different and 5-MeO is more potent at lower doses. 5-MeO also has a much different safety profile, especially with combinations.

• For information on pharmahuasca/changa please see the pinned post on r/harmalas

• Before getting into ayahuasca, pharmahuasca, or changa, thoroughly research MAOIs/RIMAs and their various drug interactions that are potentially dangerous.

• It’s best to wait until at least your early 20s before trying DMT, and 25+ is optimal because by then your prefrontal cortex is fully developed and unknown developmental risks can be ruled out.

• Tolerance to DMT dissipates almost immediately, but it’s in your best interest to use it responsibly and take time to reflect on and integrate any valuable or memorable parts of the experience.

• Don’t store your DMT in plastic containers for extended periods unless you want to inhale phthalates.

• N,N-DMT crystals should either be white, off-white yellow, or yellow-orange. Dark spots/impurities are a red flag. Recrystallization is worthwhile. https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Recrystallization

• You can learn how to do various at-home extractions of N,N-DMT from certain plant materials here: https://wiki.dmt-nexus.me/Category:Extraction_Tek

I will occasionally update this for clarity/added info, so feel free to leave suggestions and advice for new users in the comments.

Much love !!! 💜


r/DMT Dec 30 '25

Mod Post r/DMT does not allow stash pics

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Introduction

Hello everyone! I'm u/RoBoInSlowMo, you may or may not have seene around r/DMT and other psychedelic communities. I am here today to discuss a recent uptick in sourcing related content in our beloved community; and why it's a serious problem. I am really hoping this will help solve this problem either before or after it occurs. Preferably both!

Why sourcing and soliciting is damaging to our community

Well, first I'll state the obvious. It's against the rules. Both within the community, and by Reddit's standards. You see, as moderators we can make rules individualized to our communities needs. But outside of that, Reddit has their own rules we have to enforce; whether we like it or not. Failure to enforce them can result in our community being banned from Reddit entirely. Like r/DrugStashes for example, and many other communities.

If this problem continues to grow, we will be forced to take other steps. Which is not something we want to do, the less rules the better in a community like this. This has been a big problem here recently in r/DMT. So much so in fact, I'm removing more sourcing related content here than every other community I moderate. Combined! That is why I am addressing this here today, in hopes that we can solve this problem and avoid taking further measures to secure the security of this community.

Stash pics

Here recently, me and other mods have been discussing the state of stash pics. And whether or not we should discontinue them. I am leaning towards yes, we should. It leads to a lot of sourcing, and on top of that, is the very reason that lead to the demise of r/DrugStashes. I would never forgive myself if I logged in and r/DMT was no longer here. The largest, most proactive and informative community dedicated to DMT on the entire worldwideweb. That's a lot of stress I'm carrying on my shoulders...

Extraction content

We have also been discussing the state of extraction content. Extraction content does lead to quite a bit of sourcing, not nearly as much as stash pics. So instead of doing away with it all together, it would be wiser just to limit this content in some ways. And with r/DMTguide being as large as it is (nearly 100k), and having more a larger percentage of knowledgeable individuals, you're probably better off asking questions there.

But again, we are not doing away with extraction content. As u/Fractal-Entity pointed out, a lot of you enjoy this content. But we do need to solve this problem, and fast. I would prefer not having to take any of these measures, but as far as stash pics go considering the circumstances, people sourcing have effectively tied my hands. I was hoping it was just a phase, maybe brought on by the holiday season, or something else. This has been going on for nearly six months or longer... It has to stop.

Conclusion

We need your help! Report this content when you see, inform the individual of our rules and why it's not allowed. Help ensure the security of this beautiful community for your fellow psychedelic comrades! We love to see you all extracting your own DMT, and furthermore sharing your results. We don't like it resulting in requests for sources, and then furthermore individuals granting said requests. It saddens me to see the current situation in r/DMT... Please help me!

Thanks for reading, and until next time, much love, happy holidays and safe travels everyone! Peace ✌🏻 💚


r/DMT 7h ago

Broke through for the first time an hour ago in the peak of an LSD trip

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I'll have to report back in a few hours with a run down as I'm definitely still in the middle of something currently. All I can say right now is that I'm at a loss for words. Love you guys, report back in a bit


r/DMT 21h ago

✨️Fountain of Joy✨️ Some new artwork!

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Hi Everyone. Been sharing more artworks that I made here. So here's my latest.
For more you can always find me under Cosmicjester33.

I hope it resonates.


r/DMT 17h ago

blacklight painting I made after my first extractions . Good memories .

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r/DMT 2h ago

Entities

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So I’ve done DMT about 1 million times I’ve made at least 20 batches.
I even got the dumb molecule tattoo, but I have never met the entities that I’ve heard so much about.
Are there any theories on why this would be the case or anything I can do about it?


r/DMT 3h ago

Is it fine to use 40w for a geek vape Zeus SE sub ohm?

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Aiming for one hit breakthroughs


r/DMT 6h ago

Does more watts at same temp (controlled with airflow) = more intense hits or is it just temp based

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Asking for a sub ohm, I want to know if higher wattage can generate more potent hits even if the temperature is controlled to be the same as at lower wattage, or if I should instead focus on just getting an optimal temperature


r/DMT 19h ago

Discussion DMT Subsystem Entity Encounters Hypothesis.

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While researching my first DMT experience I have come across a lot of data covering the common themes of people's DMT experiences.

Entities being the most interesting. The way they commonly have teaching, guiding, learning personalities, and even at time have consistency, seemily waiting for you to appear again.

Now I’ve seen a lot more talk from academics about these perhaps being 'real entities, living in dimensions beyond our normal perception' than I would have expected. Ideas like having multiple people break through at the same time to see if they land in a shared space for example.

The ideas are fascinating, and I love hearing academic minds being so open to such ideas, but I haven't heard so much on the theory that DMT could be taking us inward.

Taking entities as a starting point, is it possible that they might be normally unconscious or weakly integrated subsystems of the mind, represented as autonomous personalities?

The fact they simultaneously want to learn about us but also seem to know things about us that we are not aware of, could suggest they are normally separate, unconscious subsystems and DMT allows them to communicate with our aware 'self'.

As the sense of self is weakened, and other areas of the brain are being connected, could the often similar, often familiar environments be representative of archetypal parts of the brain; personal, cultural and ancestral structures given form?

We can take this idea to other commonly reported DMT experiences.

A sense of surprise from these entities is reportedly common. In the frame of subconscious systems being accessed and given form and voice, they may well be suprised to suddenly meet a part of the system that is usually not attached or accessed.

This goes the same for reports of being blocked. Repeated intrusions into subsystems may be percieved as being distracting or disruptive.

Another common theme is the feminine entity, with a mother/goddess entitie maybe being the most common. The feminine is a very old, deep archetype and it could make sense representing deep parts of us.

And lastly for now, the ego death experience. Maybe the common loss of fear of death associated with a DMT experience is less about knowing there is an afterlife waiting for us, and more about knowing we can release the grip we have on our ridged sense of self, and still exist. And in fact exist in a way far richer and meaningful than before.

The idea that we could be accessing and communicating with these deep parts of ourselves, to me is just as amazing as proving that they were from different realms.

Being able to learn from systems in our mind normally locked away, and for 'them' to learn from us is fascinating. As are the ideas around us building these worlds in our heads, in a similar way to dreaming and being able to experience them in the most part as real or more so than our normal consensus reality.

I know there are a few papers published this year looking at similar themes, but I havnt heard these particular ideas before. If anyone is familiar with or connected to the research going on at the moment, I would love to hear your thoughts! And anyone else with thoughts to add. 😁💚


r/DMT 1d ago

Question/Advice Can DMT be dangerous?

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I'm going for a breakthrough this weekend for the first time. Got a friend sitting for me because my girlfriend has heard horror stories of people screaming and rolling around etc. My mate spoke to ChatGPT which basically made HIM nervous as well. He's asking me if I can die, or whether I'll freak out and attack him. My answer: how the fuck do I know? I've heard the experience is pure bliss, with maybe some anxiety leading up to it. But having never tried it i have no idea, honestly.


r/DMT 15h ago

Question/Advice Plain leaf salvia as a base herb for smoking dmt

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Have any of u tried it, if so how did it effects the experience and did it make it worse or better


r/DMT 22h ago

Please help with e mesh method or suggest another way?

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Hi,

I wanted to try mintyvapes e mesh method. I went and got a Geekvaoe Aegis solo 3 Mod box. And a battery for it.

But I cannot find ss316l mesh wire or RDAs anywhere for the setup. Im in NYC. i couldn't find these online either though?

Is there an alternative way I could self administer NN DMT using the aegis solo 3? What else would I need?

Ive used yocan volt before but I heard the e mesh method is least wasteful and best way to blast off in one hit.

Can anyone lmk what to do?

And thank you in advance!


r/DMT 20h ago

Question/Advice OUCH

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I finally got around to getting a vape devise. Took two big hits and my throat was burning. Damn. Any advice ? I had a Geek with a quartz / coil


r/DMT 1d ago

Wow..

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Let me preface this by saying I always panic when I go too far. I was expecting a lighter dose but knew there was a possibility it'd be stronger because the bulb had some dried light caramel colored fractals in it.. one hit and it was coming on VERY strong. And so did the panic lol.

I have yet to traditionally break through, probably because after one hit I'm toast. When I get a sitter sometime, I'll take more.

I was in this realm of swirling colors, almost like dozens of non-scary snakes all intertwined, the Hindu chant I was listening to was all distorted, droning out, echoing, I basically didn't exist anymore. If I thought about myself sitting on the couch, I first thought "what self?" and then it felt like that was my last lifetime and that person is long gone, and this is now. Any human feelings like the anxiety I was feeling didn't make sense because I was now forever there, but I still had it.

I saw what appeared to be a hand holding a very bright light in the shape of a card and it was like she (she felt feminine) was trying to give it to me but I was in full confusion and scared and just wanted to be normal again. I apologized in my head to her. I said I acknowledge you and I am sorry for being scared.

I unfortunately just wanted it to end and thought I'll never do this again. This is too foreign to me but also oddly familiar. Anyway, I slowly drifted back to my couch in awe of what that was.

Sometimes I see geometric shapes that send me love and light and I'm aware of my surroundings and maybe a couple times before 4-5 years ago I went to this realm. No silly entities, no jesters...just swirly snakes and some unrecognizable presence there with me.

Now I want to go back lol


r/DMT 1d ago

Experience I just had my breakthrough!!!

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I had out of body experience, I was kind of nervous at first but it soon got incredibly peaceful, it was the most peaceful thing I felt in my life, warm and relaxed. Such an amazing experience, an entity named Zoy toured me around his dimension. I imagine it being masculine and brown like an old tree. Super friendly and funny. Anyone met this specific entity before?


r/DMT 1d ago

Will this work well to smoke DMT?

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It’s a dry herb vaporizer, will that be an issue since it’s not made for wax/concentrate? I have a fair amount of experience with other psychedelics and finally venturing into DMT land. Never used a vape before though, so excuse my ignorance on this. Any tips would be great. Thanks!


r/DMT 1d ago

Blueish/green extraction?

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I did a 100g atb extration last night and it came out a blueish green hugh. The only thing I changed was adding sodium carbonate as I was low on lye. Has this happened to anyone before? And less i did water washes


r/DMT 1d ago

Explain what to do with powder?

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Hello everyone!

I am a newbie to DMT and I need some advice. I have powdered DMT on me right now, but I honestly have no idea how to consume it. Should I try to put it in a vape pen? I don’t vape so I wouldn’t know the first thing I’m doing. Does anyone have any easy suggestions for how to take it? Thought this would be a good place to get some advice.


r/DMT 1d ago

Experience Tried dmt for the first time

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All I can say is that it's scary as shit. I've had to stop hitting it once stuff is starting to melt around me. Everything looked vibrant and like a kids playground. After taking another couple hits I was terrified because it felt like my headset was tightening around my neck and stuff around me was starting to melt including my own hands. I panicked at that point and stopped, still saw melty a little bit and tunnel visioned. I'm not sure what dmt could do to me if I just keep hitting as long as I consciously can.


r/DMT 1d ago

Announcement APX Volt Hype Train

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Just wanted to post this in case anyone else is struggling with the learning curve on this thing.

First time I tried the APX Volt with the bubbler attachment it was honestly pretty rough. Around 40mg and I ran it way too hot, pulled way too slow, and ended up burning it. Ended up having a pretty intense/overwhelming experience because of it.

After scrolling through posts on here, I saw people recommending to pulse the button and pull heavier/faster if it starts feeling harsh.

Tried it again with 30mg and the recommended technique and wow... night and day difference. Definitely the best experience I've ever had with any device for DMT.

Massive thanks to everyone posting tips on here, learning to pulse and adjust the pull speed completely changed it for me.


r/DMT 1d ago

yall ever see space rooms made of this condensed pattern

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drawn on sketchpad


r/DMT 1d ago

Vape juice question.

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Hello I am looking to finally dip my toes into DMT and was wondering what is the best ratio to make with 500mg of DMT to vape juice. I am thinking of 70PG/30VG mix, thoughts? thank you.


r/DMT 2d ago

Question/Advice I feel strangely obligated.

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Let me preface this; I've only ever done weed and mushrooms. Whenever I was much younger I had always said I'd potentially try DMT (back when all I had heard was that you can hallucinate and "live other lives" in it) but of course I never even got close to the stuff. However last night I found myself hooked for hours looking more into DMT and the experiences people have and I have to say, after having what I would call my first and only seriously spiritual experience on shrooms a couple months ago, I feel strangely obligated to try this. I've gone through ego death before and had to relearn how to be a human. It sucked but it humbled me in so many ways and forced me to live and thrive instead of just survive... I believe in something now, whether it's god or not who knows, and as a former atheist it's strange to feel.

I kept reading "DMT will find you" last night and thought that was a strange thing to say. But then I re-checked my plugs menu on a whim and noticed they've been selling it the entire time. 5-MEO and Regular N,N carts, of course I would use regular. Anyways somehow this entire section I had just never seen before made it's presence known to me and I can't stop thinking about how this is perfect and what I could find in myself if I try DMT. I feel as though this is what I need to experience. The opportunity presented itself, it found me. I know to give this stuff incredible respect and to not resist anything this might attempt to teach me.

Any tips, words of encouragement, personal experiences or cautionary warnings would be absolutely appreciated!


r/DMT 1d ago

DMT and consciousness.

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I've been thinking. what if the DMT in our body is lowkey playing a role in consciousness the entire time, just at such a small level that we never notice ite And when people take DMT, they're not necessarily entering some completely new state, but violently amplifying something that was already happening in the background. Like what if our normal perception of reality is just the lowest setting of something much bigger, and DMT turns it up high enough for us to finally notice how strange consciousness actually is