Phenomenology and content of the inhaled N, N-dimethyltryptamine (N, N-DMT) experience.
Scientific reports May 24, 2022 David Wyndham Lawrence, Robin Carhart-Harris, Roland Griffiths et al. 64 citations
An analysis of over 3,700 naturalistic experiences with inhaled N,N-DMT posted to Reddit over a decade reveals common themes. Somatic effects like body sensations (37.5%) and auditory ringing (15.4%) were frequent, while visualizations often involved fractals, shapes, and vivid colors. Entity encounters occurred in 45.5% of experiences, most commonly with a feminine phenotype, deities, aliens, and creature-based beings. Interactions were predominantly positive or pedagogical. Descriptions of alternate dimensions, rooms including a 'waiting room,' and tunnels were common. Mystical and ego-dissolution features were frequent, along with rewarding aspects like reduced fear of death. Challenging responses were less common.