Personally never tried it but been offered many times, been around people taking DMT etc.
Why not try? Pretty much for the reasons you state.
Friends who have got deeply involved in DMT have continued to seek answers through other psyches.
They can't talk about anything but the experience, how it's profoundly changed them. I've seen it quite a few times that DMT use has changed someone and their direction in life. For the best? Some definately others have become involved in conspiracy theories and fixation on power and control of authority.
It does appear some old friends have been disengaged from society norms. I find it hard these days to find their level. It's almost like a clique of you don't know anything because you haven't done it.
Totally understand - A good thing in one way to realise your concept of reality is fake but on the other I worry that if that reality to which I cling is gone then what is there left but to try and seek more answers. Vicious cycle I could find myself in and seen others in.
Then where does it stop? Ayahuasca in the jungle? Eboga etc. I'm not seeking answers, can't afford to change my way of life at current. I meditate and try to have an open mind. I'm always interested to hear, consider and learn from those that wish to explore. let us know how you get on.