Soma - I'm new too, and I, as I'm sure many here do, completely understand how difficult it can be to A. find open-minded, like-minded people and B. said people also respect DMT and the infinite in general... Both of these are a large reason why I have lost many friends along the journey (many of whom were the very troubled souls you mentioned). I believe here we have found a home!

On a side note, I am a student right now too, though I am studying education..