Wait, They Actually Shared What It Felt Like To Be Dead (And Then Not!)

At 23, this person had a surprise cardiac arrest. They didn’t even realize it at first - just got dizzy and sat down. Then came a brief wave of peace and total nothingness. CPR kept their heart ticking until the paramedics rolled in with a defibrillator. Waking up was rough - turns out CPR isn’t some gentle backrub.

One person did a double take after too much insulin and was out cold twice, cradled in their partner’s arms. It felt like falling asleep in a cozy dream, with no heavenly choirs or tunnels - just a black, calm void and total peace while the heart clock stopped for a bit over a minute each time.

This person described dying as peaceful blackness. No senses left, but somehow still aware and calm - no fear, no sadness, just pure ‘nothingness.’ It’s like hitting pause on all the drama and entering default chill mode. Scientists should try turning off all our senses like that for research.

While whitewater rafting, this person got sucked under by a sneaky undercurrent and couldn’t break free. They saw the surface light like a beacon but couldn’t escape. After realizing drowning was imminent, all fear washed away and a weird calm kicked in. Then, out of nowhere, they shot out of the whirlpool like a bowling ball popping back out of the return thing. Splash!

Mom had surgery, and oops - a paralytic drug that halted her muscles (including her heart). She knew she was fading but couldn't scream. She saw that famous white tunnel and even watched herself lying lifeless from above. It felt peaceful, like coming home. And yep, she doesn’t believe in the supernatural, so it’s gotta be real.

After taking over 380 pills, including muscle relaxants and pain meds, this person’s heart stopped en route to the hospital. They say it was warm, silent blackness with absolutely nothing. No tunnel, no light - just the deepest peace and nothingness. Comforting? Yep. Heartbreaking? Also yep.

Drowned as a kid, and things got pretty scary initially. But when the sun broke through, the cove glowed green-gold and peace washed over. Instead of fading out, this person felt like a single drop in an ocean of consciousness, all connected yet separate. They say they were sent back because they came too soon. Talk about a scenic detour.

Being crushed under people with no way to scream sounds terrifying, but this person flipped the script. After panicking, when air started to run out, they felt a wave of joy, curled up like a tiny human caterpillar, and went out with a smile. Anxiety attack followed - because of course.

Near drowning was painful before everything went quiet - and guess what? Resuscitation hurt like crazy too. No sugarcoating here.

Cardiac arrhythmias hit this person while showering. They looked up a tunnel with white light and heard voices debating "what happened?" Then one said, "it's not her time yet." Freakout plus chest punch, and bam - awake! Since then, dreams predict the future, and spirit sightings are common. Creepy but cool.

Faced a super tough chemo infection with multiple infections landing this person in the ICU for three weeks. After an episode where they 'knew' it was over, fever hit 105, but they survived! Oddly, a big pulmonary embolism happened later with no near-death vibes, just pain and frustration. While loving life, they’re also looking forward to life’s next chapter.

This double-lung transplant patient describes it all: floating in peaceful space with no cold or discomfort, pure joy, and like they knew the universe’s biggest joke. Surrounded by light beings, total clarity, and info download of a lifetime. Then the bright light pulled them back to a sunny hospital room, where their mom waited. Talk about cosmic!

Floating on their back in darkness wasn’t scary - it was the calmest they’ve ever felt. Was both inside and outside their body (mind blown). They got a clear message: you and the universe are one big happy family. Didn’t want to leave, but some folks pulled them back like 'time’s up.' Now no fear of death, just a weird kind of comfort about it.

A sailor coworker’s tale: once drowned, then resuscitated. The last memory before the blackout? Utter, total peacefulness. Sailing off to the ultimate chill zone.

Nearly died from ulcers causing massive bleeding. In an ambulance and ready to give up, this person decided to just stop breathing - and it felt like falling asleep...until a sharp chest punch brought them gasping back. Sleepy, but not done yet.

Accidentally drove off a cliff on their 19th birthday. They don’t remember the crash, just the overwhelming happiness and safety while ‘gone.’ Coming back to life was brutal and they were pretty bummed for months because they just wanted to stay in that dreamy place.

When little, this person was held underwater by their older sister for too long and blacked out. Their description? “It felt like my entire body was having an orgasm.” That’s one way to make drowning sound memorable.

After being run over as a kid, this person remembers floating over white buildings while unconscious. They died 4 times on the operating table while surgeons worked to remove a brain blood clot. Dream or reality? No clue.

Broke a femur and was on heavy morphine drip. Coded during the night and was dead for almost a minute. No glorious visions, no angels, just...nothing. Nada. Bummer.

At 11, got hit by a car, cracked skull, internal brain bleeding. Woke up a week later in the hospital, feeling like waking from a deep, dreamless sleep. Since then, always felt like life's a borrowed thing. But it’s okay, nothing to fear.

While welding, got shocked with 480 volts and died (literally). The shock made them fall, letting go of grip, and landing sitting up. The ground hit jump-started their heart. The ‘dead’ part? Just blankness. The return? Weird.

Died slowly over a night due to septic shock. Body shut down one part at a time, last sense was hearing. Listened to a movie they’d never seen before, later triggering a nightmare when watching it again. They begged internally for help, but no one came. Eventually accepted fate, felt warm peace, then...nothing. Heads up: Hearing’s the last thing you lose when dying - so talk to your peeps if they’re going.

Died at age 6 after climbing a tree and hanging unconscious by a helmet. Vivid memory of seeing parents and telling God they weren’t ready to leave - had to care for Mom! Struggled with faith since, but being 'born twice' changed everything.

Had an allergic reaction in the hospital. Remembered floating above their body, calmly observing the chaos - doctors, nurses, positions, movements - without fear or panic. Just a silent witness.

Faced anaphylaxis and felt sleepy and peaceful. So chill they’re no longer scared of death.

Septic shock caused flatline and CPR in front of their ex-fiancé. Woke up confused about fainting and losing their pants, but actually had died for a moment.

Motorcycle crash at 13, clinically dead for a minute and a half. No memory from the accident until waking up days later.

Drowned and declared dead at 7, woke up just before being put in a body bag. No lights or relatives, just bursts of stunning colors. And yes, lingering brain effects.

During a c-section, lost ability to breathe and almost died. Felt calm and accepting before losing consciousness. Hope that’s how going feels.

Lost 4 pints of blood after childbirth, felt sick, then hit by a train-like bright light. Knew they were dying, felt real peace fast. Woke up vomiting but survived with uterus intact. No fear of death now.

Brother died briefly in 2014, recalled fading tunnel vision and watching medical staff, then truly died years later. Imagines it was the same experience both times.

Father had heart attack, coded twice, remembered the deepest, most peaceful sleep and was mad to be woken up. Passed away later, but hopes he’s still resting in peace.

Aunt had heart attack, was an alcoholic, didn’t believe in spirituality. Found herself in a soft white cloud with peace beyond words - no worries, no family, just pure calm. Now believes in a higher power.

Had severe stomach cramps and dizziness after brunch with bee pollen. Felt like dying on the toilet - cozy and peaceful surprisingly. Used epi-pen in the car. Definitely not a bad way to sleep it off.

After drowning pushed underwater by a bully, panic turned to warmth and safety before being revived. Dreams of ducks will never be the same.

Sister died in ER after accident, watched all actions from above, saw every move of doctors and nurses. Said returning to her body was brutal.

After resuscitation twice due to infection, remembers dying as peaceful and full of love. Was mad for months about painful defibrillation. Still deals with anger.

Died 6 minutes after surgery bleeding out, met a friend who told them it wasn’t their time yet, laughed, then everything went dark. Afterward, life felt lighter, more positive, and open.

Died during brain tumor removal surgery, walked around the OR watching surgeons, then flew into space feeling torn about leaving family behind.

Mother-in-law died peacefully, describing a dream-like happiness. Father-in-law was scared and felt dark, possibly due to his nasty past. Heaven or hell? Their versions.

Dove into a lake despite 'don’t dive' sign, remembered dark amber water and branches, then floating above as mom screamed. Witness accounts match. Left without fear of death.

Catapulted 45 feet by accident, found peace in tranquility before voice told them to get up and walk. Despite massive injuries, they walked a mile home.

After a grand mal seizure, experienced pure nothingness with no memory of falling or ambulance. Scary compared to light shows, but led to huge mental growth. CPR pain was brutal.

Coded during severe COVID, felt like floating up in peace and warmth, sensed a call, and woke weeks later.

After being hit by a drunk driver, time slowed, lights and dark intensified, then black. Apparently kept asking for someone named Paul - who they never knew - so family got a cat and named it Paul.

Had a Widowmaker heart attack, heart stopped twice, dreams shifted from darkness hiding fear to past and present memories. Felt incomplete after waking.

At 5, heart stopped for 5 minutes during surgery. Remembers looking down on parents in ER, describing scene and doctor’s clothes perfectly. No belief in afterlife, but no answers.

Heart stopped due to genetic condition, now wears pacemaker. Felt peaceful until waking in ER surrounded by docs warning heart wasn’t recovering.

Ejected from vehicle at 100 mph, fractures everywhere. Vision narrowed and blinked out, no pain felt. Peaceful final moments.

Attempted suicide via insulin. Felt peace and comfort for the first time ever. Woke in pain, had tough psych ward stay.

Took 27 sleeping pills, felt it was finally over with peaceful warmth like sleep. Woke up two days later, felt like a fresh start, found out they’re autistic and ADHD, and looking forward.

Drowned as a kid at camp pool. Saw a pretty light unlike sun or lamp, dark but not scary. Woke up feeling like they were coming back from a dream.

Died in a van crash, dragged three blocks, resuscitated. No memory, but since then, no sense of belonging or home.

Doctors stopped heart to check Atrial Fibrillation. Felt time slow, vision fade, sounds muffled. Watched hospital room from above before suddenly back to reality with pee-soaked pants.

Has died multiple times, enjoyed each experience, was shown afterlife but chose to stay. Death was kinder than suffering, came back with a mission to improve the world.

Died in ambulance after motorcycle crash from failing breath. Acceptance and peace washed over before slipping away. Woke 48 hours later in ICU.

Saw themselves lying on hospital bed, docs putting IV in, parents crying in a corner. Woke up at home later. Was 9.

Had a miscarriage with hemorrhaging, given morphine despite instructions. Felt peaceful, then nothing. Woke to chaos, blood transfusion helped. No longer fears death.

Died from heart attack during army run. Fuzzy feeling, heard voices, no tunnel or drama. Came to after 20 seconds and still finished the test.

Epileptic brain resets felt like best sleep ever - no dreams, no pain. Partner was freaked; person was blissfully unaware. Learned death might be peaceful too.

Covid caused double pneumonia and organ failure; on ventilator with lungs shut down. Felt peaceful when near death, totally real.

Grandpa had 5 heart attacks, flatlined during surgery, floated above body, heard ‘not your time’ voice, and returned without fear ever since.

Severe hemorrhage after childbirth led to light-headedness then peaceful calm like a warm summer meadow, hearing doctors’ voices until emergency kicked in.

Heart stopped for 5 minutes after falling asleep; wife called ambulance. Coma for 4 days. Memory is a big blank.

Out of hospital cardiac arrest at 32. Felt like falling asleep without knowing it, then coma for 30 hours, woke up clueless.

Severe pregnancy hemorrhage brought bright light at tunnel’s end and telepathic question about whether to return. Answered yes; woke up in hospital.

Friend nearly died from internal bleeding, imagined being an angel in a church fresco, felt warm and not wanting to wake up. Sedation memories are wild.

Drowned at 15, initial terror replaced by calm acceptance. Valuable living lesson - no fear of drowning.

Died for 10 seconds from slow bleeding. Passed in and out of consciousness before giving up, felt only sleep, no pain, then woke up.

Stopped breathing and heart during routine sedation, no memory, just peaceful darkness. Came back after CPR.

Stopped feeling pain and entered a gray space with no gravity or temperature. Realized they were dead, but thought of partner and came back, ooof, painful.

Described death as complete darkness, peace, and pure nothingness.

Concussed on bicycle crash, had vivid memory of empty hospital hallway and intense overwhelming bright light before waking up fine.

Felt like falling down endless stairs, then floating in water, saw friends who passed urging to keep going up.

Woke up after dying and felt like floating on a giant soft cloud rocked by God.