Lewis S Probable NDE

Experience Description

We went out for a friend's birthday, at a DJ event in Manchester, England.

We had decided to rent an apartment in the city for the night since most of us were living with parents at the time.

We drank alcohol in the apartment, before going out. During the event, several of us took ecstasy in pill form, which was something we were accustomed to. This particular night, I couldn't quench the appetite for more. I found myself going round the venue. I was trying to purchase more, from whoever was there. I did manage to buy more and consumed an amount that was far greater than anything I had taken before.

At the time, I was slightly over-weight, but generally healthy. I remember dancing and feeling my heart beat harder and faster than ever before. After the event, we returned to the flat where several of us began to consume cocaine. We also were huffing laughing gas balloons, something I was also quite accustomed to doing for some years prior to the event.

Huffing on laughing gas is known to induce a buzzing feeling through the body, somewhat due to the lack of oxygen getting to the brain, but quite often the nitrous oxide could induce hallucinations.

At the time of the event, about 4 or 5 of us went into one of the bedrooms, dimmed the lights, put some music on and laid back onto the bed, while huffing the balloon of laughing gas back and forth. The usual feeling of buzzing through the body started, but almost instantly stopped.

I had a top down view of the room, looking down at each individual. I completely lost all feeling of intoxication. As clear as day, I could hear the voice in my head say, 'You're dead. That's it, you've died.' These short sentences repeated a few times, but definitely not rushed or in a panic. They repeated in a slow and calm manner. I didn't feel any kind of sadness or shock, just a very calm knowing or understanding. I also heard the voice in my head say, 'What's mum going to think? and dad, and Ewan?' (my brother) and 'What are you going to do?' But again, at no point did I have any nerves, panic, or feelings of sadness. I was very calm, felt almost warm, understanding, and acceptance.

It felt like around 10-15 seconds before I opened my eyes and was back in my body. My friend's fingers were in my mouth. He explained that he thought I was suffocating on my balloon because my body was convulsing.

I instantly knew and was adamant that this was no hallucination or dream-like state. My senses during the event were as clear as they are as I sit here now. Years later, I read that nitrous oxide can induce death due to the lack of oxygen.

Since the event, almost from the day after it happened, I found my personality start to change from someone who was quite egotistical and brash to one more calm and appreciative; especially an appreciation of existence and that every day is a gift.

Only when listening to Doctor Long talk on Theo Von's podcast explaining about the overwhelming numbers of people describe the same out of body experience, looking down on their body and surroundings with the same calm feeling, did I feel I had confirmation that I had, indeed, had a near death experience.

Although my experience did not progress onto anything described by Dr Long on the podcast, with regards to a tunnel, loved ones and a realm many would call an afterlife. Since listening to the podcast, and from my own experience. I am almost certain that what people have described is well within the realm of possibility. I have found comfort in knowing that when we die, there is more to come for our souls and spirits.

Background Information:

Gender: Male

Date NDE Occurred: April 2015

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? No. Drug or medication overdose. Other: unconfirmed but potential overdose.

How do you consider the content of your experience? Neither pleasant NOR distressing

Did you feel separated from your body? Yes I looked down onto the scene of the event, very clearly. I clearly left my body and existed outside it

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? Normal consciousness and alertness. My consciousness was more aware and alert from that immediately before and after the event, but comparable to everyday consciousness and alertness.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? From start to finish, I felt very aware.

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

Were your senses More vivid than usual? No

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. It was clear, and void of any intoxication.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. quiet, no buzzing or ringing.

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? No

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see any beings in your experience? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? No

Did you see an unearthly light? No

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? No

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Calm, Accepting, Understanding.

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Relief or calmness

Did you have a feeling of joy? No

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? I felt no longer in conflict with nature

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did scenes from your past come back to you? No

Did scenes from the future come to you? No

Did you come to a border or point of no return? No

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Unaffiliated- Atheist

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? No

What is your religion now? Unaffiliated- Atheist

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was entirely consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes More appreciation.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? No

Did you encounter or become aware of any beings who previously lived on earth who are described by name in religions (for example: Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, etc.)? No

During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? No

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? No

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? No

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? No

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? No

Did you gain information about how to live our lives? No

During your experience, did you gain information about life's difficulties, challenges and hardships? No

During your experience, did you gain information about love? Yes Calm, Warmness

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Moderate changes in my life. More appreciation for my time on earth, my friends and family and for nature. I feel every day is a gift and I appreciate waking up every morning. I have more self awareness for my actions now.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? More loving and appreciative Yes

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? No

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience. Very Accurate. Normally, there isn't a chance I can remember thoughts I had or words I heard, anywhere near the time frame of the experience I had.

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? No

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? Not particularly

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I have told very few people. I am unsure on how they perceive what I tell them.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real. I was completely aware of what i saw, thought and heard during the experience

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real. I feel since listening to Dr. Long, I have confirmation of my experience being an NDE.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? No

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? No.

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