Yeah MagicalKat, the old Erowid reports always really put me off. It seems though that these days most people are finding it pretty serene. Personally I think it's because over time the content of psychedelics changes due to the fact that by communicating and researching online about them we collectively add to our experience with them as a whole. I am waiting to try DPT now whereas I used to be too terrified for years. But it seems like hardly anyone anymore is describing it as frightening, just intense and amazing. Most seem to report a really warm, glowing, luxurious body feel actually. I think IM injection makes it a lot smoother for one, but I'll have to try snorting. I don't suppose it works well rectally, anyone?