Lähikuolemantilanteiden

Lähikuolemantilanteet, often translated as near-death experiences (NDEs), are profound personal experiences associated with being close to death. These experiences are not limited to individuals who have undergone clinical death but can occur in situations of severe physical or emotional trauma, such as serious accidents, surgery, or acute illness. While the specific details of NDEs vary greatly among individuals and cultures, common elements often reported include feelings of peace, a sense of leaving one's body (out-of-body experience), encountering a bright light or divine being, a life review, and a feeling of entering another realm.

The scientific community has explored various explanations for NDEs, ranging from physiological responses to the dying brain, such as the release of endorphins or changes in neurotransmitter activity, to psychological factors like dissociation or hallucination. Neurological research has investigated the role of specific brain regions and electrical activity during these events. Psychological perspectives often consider NDEs as a coping mechanism for confronting mortality. Despite extensive research, a definitive scientific consensus on the cause or nature of NDEs remains elusive, and they continue to be a subject of interdisciplinary study, drawing interest from fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and religious studies.