How did the narrator prepare before trying DMT?
They spent about a year trying to obtain DMT; their dealer refused to sell to inexperienced users and had previously given the narrator an LSD gummy as a preparatory experience.
Video Summary
I tried DMT and angered the entities (Animated)
Main takeaways
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The narrator waited a year to buy DMT; an LSD gummy earlier helped prepare them.
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They smoked DMT layered on cannabis and immediately slipped into a silent, vivid alternate reality.
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A shape-shifting entity observed and seemed to feed off a chant-language the narrator produced.
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When the narrator lost focus and stopped the chant, the entity grew frustrated and morphed into a constricting snake-like humanoid.
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The experience ended quickly; the narrator left with altered perspectives on reality and death.
Key moments
Questions answered
How was the DMT consumed?
Following the dealer's instructions, the narrator layered DMT crystals on top of cannabis in a cone, inhaled the whole thing, and held the smoke.
What form did the initial entity interaction take?
The narrator first encountered an energetic, shape-shifting presence in an alien, high-tech environment that seemed excited but emotionally detached.
What role did the narrator's chanting-language play?
The narrator began speaking a syntax-like frequency that produced bright blue light; this appeared to feed or power a device above their face, causing mechanical cogs and walls to activate.
What happened when they lost focus?
When the narrator stopped chanting and lost focus, the machine powering up began to turn off and the entity showed frustrated, non-violent anger, later morphing into a constricting snake-like humanoid.
What was the immediate aftermath of the trip?
The trip ended abruptly; the narrator rushed outside as the effects wore off and reflected on changed views about existence and death.
Initial Curiosity and Preparation 00:00
"I had such a burning curiosity for it, considering it sounds utterly terrifying."
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The narrator reminisces about their initial curiosity to try DMT during their "Stoner phase," despite the substance's notorious reputation for being frightening.
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They reflect on the possibility that their constant state of being high influenced their desire to explore DMT, a drug that many in the stoner community often consider at some point.
The Long Wait for DMT 00:35
"Buying the DMT actually took me an entire year because my dealer refused to sell to people who were inexperienced."
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The narrator explains the challenges they faced in acquiring DMT, as their dealer had strict rules against selling to inexperienced users.
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The dealer instead provided an LSD gummy as a free sample, which served as an introductory experience for the narrator.
The Message from the Dealer 01:06
"I think you've had enough time to prepare yourself now; if you're still like to try DMT, let me know."
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After a year, the narrator receives a message from their dealer, indicating that they believed the narrator was now ready to try DMT.
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Feeling impulsive and curious, the narrator quickly agrees to meet with the dealer to obtain the substance.
The Smoking Experience Begins 01:42
"I took his advice and put one layering of DMT crystal on top of a half pack cone of green."
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Following the dealer's instructions, the narrator prepares to smoke DMT by layering the crystal on top of cannabis in a pipe.
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Upon inhaling the DMT, the narrator experiences an immediate rush of fear and excitement.
First Contact with the Entity 02:44
"I can only describe it as an energetic presence which appeared to be shape-shifting as it moved."
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During the trip, the narrator encounters a fascinating and shifting entity that seems to be aware of their presence.
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Initially, the entity appears excited but does not show concern for the narrator's feelings or emotions.
The Transition into a Different Reality 02:28
"The fabric of reality tore away, like the wrapping on a Christmas present, to reveal the truth underneath."
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As the experience intensifies, reality itself seems to dissolve, leading the narrator into an alien-like environment filled with vibrant colors and strange architecture.
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This moment signifies a transition from the physical world into a profoundly altered state of consciousness.
Language and Interaction 03:40
"I was now speaking a language that was pure syntax, no meaning, just a mode of frequency."
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The narrator describes how they began to communicate in a strange, nonsensical language that produced visual effects, with blue light emanating from their mouth.
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The entity watches eagerly, seeming to respond to the narrator's unusual speech with signs of excitement.
The Entity's Frustration 04:28
"The entity looked angry in a non-violent way, maybe just a bit frustrated."
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After losing focus and stopping the chant that powered the entity’s machine, the narrator perceives the entity's frustration, indicating the importance of maintaining concentration in the experience.
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This moment highlights the relational dynamics between the narrator and the entity, suggesting that the interaction is contingent upon the narrator's engagement.
The Transformation of the Entity 04:44
"The entity...now appeared as a humanoid with the lower half of a carpet snake."
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The entity morphs into a more familiar shape, described as a humanoid figure with a constricting presence, which instills a sense of both awe and fear in the narrator.
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This transformation introduces elements of tension as the entity wraps around the narrator, creating a feeling of being overwhelmed.
The Discomfort and the Conclusion of the Trip 05:30
"It was over; I raced outside as the psychedelic effects wore off."
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Just as quickly as the experience began, it concludes, leaving the narrator feeling relief as they step back into reality.
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Reflecting on the experience, the narrator acknowledges a deeper understanding of existence and a transformed perspective on death and the nature of reality.