Experience Description

In October 2022, I fell into a coma due to long-term insomnia.

I had a serious insomnia problem. But, I ignored this condition at the time and did not sleep at all until the last week. I quickly called an ambulance, but then I passed out. It was 7 o'clock in the morning at my residence in Tokyo, Japan.

In the last moment I was awake, I felt the world was spinning and my heart was uncomfortable. I had difficulty breathing and there were stars in front of my eyes. After I fainted, I only felt that those feelings were moving away from me.

I thought at the time; I was afraid I was going to die. Then I seemed to see the figure of my father, but my father had passed away more than ten years ago. I still hear his voice. I didn't say anything, but I wondered in my mind if I had to go. But it was like a consciousness came to me and said strongly, 'No, you can't leave because you have unfinished work.' I woke up later in the hospital emergency room.

The impact of this incident on me is that I no longer let some diseases go unchecked. I was originally a very nihilistic person. Later, after this experience, I understood the value of my existence; because after all that time, I was told by that consciousness that I couldn't leave.

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date NDE Occurred: October 2022

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Uncertain Sudden death due to inability to sleep for more than a week and a half. Life threatening event, but not clinical death

How do you consider the content of your experience? Both pleasant AND distressing

Did you feel separated from your body? Uncertain I lost awareness of my body

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal. I feel as relaxed as I did when I didn't suffer from insomnia.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? Not sure

Were your thoughts speeded up? No

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? No

Were your senses More vivid than usual? More vivid than usual

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience.

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? Yes, and the facts have been checked out

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see any beings in your experience? I sensed their presence

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? Yes I saw my dad, but he had been dead for over ten years when this happened.

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? An unusually bright light

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes When I fainted, I probably couldn't see anything, but I always felt bright.

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

What emotions did you feel during the experience? A little nostalgic, mostly peaceful.

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? No

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? Everything about myself or others I understand, maybe I have some meaning too

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? I came to a barrier that I was not permitted to cross; or was sent back against my will. I thought I might have to leave. I also saw my dad and wanted to leave with him, but that consciousness told me, 'You can't leave.'

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Unaffiliated- Atheist I'm not interested in this

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Uncertain 。

What is your religion now? Unaffiliated- Agnostic

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was both consistent and not 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? Uncertain 。

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? No. I feel my dad was there even though he has been dead for a long time.

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? I sensed their presence

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? Yes I feel like that awareness confirmed my meaning

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Uncertain

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? No

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life. I feel like life has a little more meaning.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Uncertain

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes It's hard for me to tell you why consciousness is talking to me.

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I do not know how my remembrance of the experience compares to my remembrance of other life events that occurred around the time of the experience

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Uncertain

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you?

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I told some friends. In fact, before the ambulance was called, a friend urged me to call it; otherwise, I wouldn't have. I am grateful to that friend. Afterwards, I told her about that experience, including seeing deceased loved ones and hearing those words, and she said, 'Wow, you were really on the brink at that time.' Then our conversation ended.

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. No why, just real feelings.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real

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

Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? I used to be super afraid of death because I felt like I was worthless. But this experience confirmed my value to me. I was quite surprised, so I will live well for a while.
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