Does not really match my experience....it can, in some cases but most of the time it has been otherworldly. Not to say there is no influence but much different to say LSD in that it does not necessarely pick up moods and whatnot. Seems to do its own thing most of the time. But that can of course be very relevant to your life.

Ok, here is what i'd do: Accept this state, your self awareness and everything that happens on small doses. "Feel" yourself into what's happening and fully and completley embrace it. I've had similar problems but they told me explicitly that "letting go" is necessary before i'm allowed to continue further. There can be a many surprises if you continue with a dose that feels 'right' for the moment and it'S also a sign of respect. Otherwise, you are more or less toying with the spice, trying to make it obey to your will (in that case: "It shall obliterate my sense of self!").