Lähikuolemantilanteisiin

Lähikuolemantilanteisiin, known in English as near-death experiences (NDEs), are profound personal experiences associated with a perceived imminent death. These experiences are reported by individuals who have been close to death, often due to severe illness, accident, or cardiac arrest, but who subsequently recover. While the exact causes and mechanisms are not fully understood, NDEs share common features across different cultures and time periods.

Commonly reported elements of a near-death experience include feelings of peace and well-being, the sensation of leaving one's body (out-of-body experience), moving through a tunnel towards a bright light, encountering deceased relatives or spiritual beings, and a life review where past events are replayed. Many individuals describe a profound sense of love and understanding during these experiences, and a feeling of returning to their physical body reluctantly.

Research into NDEs spans various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, and parapsychology. Scientific explanations often propose physiological or neurological origins, such as changes in brain activity due to oxygen deprivation, the release of endorphins, or the brain's response to trauma. However, the subjective and transformative nature of these experiences, as well as their consistency across diverse populations, continues to be a subject of ongoing investigation and debate. NDEs can have a lasting impact on individuals, often leading to significant shifts in their beliefs, values, and outlook on life.