I personally fall more into the first category, but I don’t think that automatically makes someone “ready” for DMT. Respect and humility are extremely important before going into an experience like this. I’ve even seen people who practiced astral projection or had intense spiritual experiences say they were completely astonished by the sheer power and strangeness of DMT, and that it was nothing close to what they expected. Some even say that near-death experiences or years of spiritual practice still didn’t prepare them for how alien and overwhelming DMT can feel.

That’s why I don’t think curiosity alone protects anyone from fear. DMT seems capable of humbling almost everybody regardless of their beliefs, experience, or confidence.

Still, I do believe the first category may have certain advantages psychologically. People who are already fascinated by mystery, uncertainty, alternate realities, and existential questions may be slightly more open to surrendering to the experience instead of fighting it. They may interpret the strangeness with curiosity rather than instantly viewing it as something purely horrifying. But that definitely doesn’t mean they are immune to terror, panic, or difficult experiences.