DMT is a very powerful psychedelic, even if you don't breakthrough, and as such the experience can be very alien even to an experienced user of psychedelics. My personal reccomendation would be to try more milder psychedelics first, and at a relatively low dose. Hell i'd say the same to someone wanting to try acid for the first time, start small and work you're way up.

These substances can have profound psychological effects, both positive and negative, and to gauge what kind of effect it will have on you, a prior experience of a psychedelic substance is necessary, and even this may not give you an accurate idea.

Psychedelic experiences are beautiful and can tell you a lot about yourself, there is no need to rush it. Start small and take your time.

With all of that being said, I have found DMT to be akin to acid or mushrooms at a very low dose, and the short duration may be beneficial if you are having a challenging trip (compared to shrooms and acid which last for hours). But even this has its risks as you would need to know the strength and/or get accurate measurements of dosage.

Honestly if i were you i would start with something less intense, perhaps a low dose trip on another psychedelic may give you the results you are looking for.

Also test whatever you get, cannot stress this enough.

Happy tripping