When taken, DMT can cause very intense but short-lasting psychedelic effects, often beginning within seconds and lasting 5–20 minutes (depending on the form)

Commonly reported effects include:

• Strong visual and sensory changes (bright colors, patterns, altered perception)

• A distorted sense of time and space

• Feeling detached from the body or reality

• Intense emotional experiences

• Profound or confusing thoughts about self, life, or existence