yea i totally understand you.. my first dmt trip was by luck  i asked for the effects and the guy told me few things and also that i may not feel like im breathing... i was like wtf, it reminded me my acid overdose trip where i couldnt feel the feeling of breathing for 6-7 hours, which was my most inhuman trip ... so i was scared and kept my first 200mg gifted dmt for 3 months in my drawer. then i gave it a try and i said wtf its so gentle ahahah. After i smoked ive seen many people talkin about it like a scary thing, everytime i try to explain them dont judge before u smoke  so you are right smoke in proper way and make your own judgement about salvia. also report us your trips sumtime