It is fascinating to me that nothing existed in the literature about this phenom for centuries, when it is actually common and esaily turned into interview matertial. The consequence is that I did not know about it at all until the first reports came out in the seventies perhaps. And then it was singular for a long time.
We had way more reports on alien abductions long before.
Now we do have a solid body of first hand reports and can draw conclusions. Around ten percent face trauma or what looks to be a bad trip, certainly comparable to the mythos of hell which is association with like and separation from grace.
Yet most come back empowered to accept grace and those burned come back to radically change.
And the walls are thinner now and the other side comms are easier..
Scientists reveal what really happens after someone has a near-death experience
Published: 11:40 EDT, 15 October 2025 | Updated: 11:43 EDT, 15 October 2025
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15191705/Scientists-reveal-really-happens-near-death-experience.html
The medical system is failing millions who have had near-death experiences, a new study reported, leaving them isolated and struggling with the feeling of a shattered reality.
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are transformative events occurring during a severe medical crisis, often involving a consistent set of phenomena.
These can include out-of-body sensations, feelings of intense peace, rewatching major life events, encountering spiritual beings, and feelings of visiting another realm.
But many individuals face significant ‘reentry problems,’ often struggling with the jarring return to everyday life, which can suddenly seem trivial compared to the profound peace and unconditional love they experienced during an NDE.
This can lead to depression, anger and a deep sense of loss for what felt like ‘home.’
A groundbreaking new study from the University of Virginia is sounding the alarm for the estimated 10 percent of Americans - 34million people - who have reported NDEs, revealing a critical gap in professional support for those returning from the brink of death.
Researchers found that most near-death experiencers seek help to process their profound visions, but are often met with skepticism from medical professionals. This lack of validation frequently forces them to turn to online communities for support.
Dr Marieta Pehlivanova, lead author of the latest study and a professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at UVA, said that while most near-death experiencers seek help for their profound visions, they often face skepticism from doctors, forcing them to find validation in online communities instead
The study pinpointed that a positive, supportive reaction from the people they tell is the single most significant factor in determining whether they find the help they need to heal from what can be a traumatic journey.
Dr Marieta Pehlivanova, lead author of the study and a professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at UVA, told the Daily Mail: ‘Not every person who has a near-death experience will necessarily struggle with making sense of the experience.
'But what we find in research is that the more intense the NDE is… and we judge that by a score on a questionnaire… the more likely it is to transform people.’
And not every NDE is pleasant.
Researchers said that ‘a small percentage of NDEs experienced [are] distressing,’ and later cited estimates that they occur in ‘at least 10 percent and possibly as high as 22 percent of reported NDEs.’
Dr Pehlivanova said: ‘For a lot of experiencers, this subjective experience is very real. Many of them would describe it as realer than real life, and that, in comparison, real life feels like a dream. They would remember it for years and decades later, and even say it's as if it happened yesterday.’
A UVA team recruited 167 near-death experiencers, primarily through dedicated organizations, to study their support needs.
After her heart stopped for eight minutes, Brianna Lafferty returned from a near-death experience with a transformed perspective, believing 'death is an illusion'
Participants completed a detailed online survey about their backgrounds, experiences, and challenges. Researchers analyzed the responses to identify what prompted people to seek help and what factors made that support effective.
They found that 64 percent of participants sought support after their near-death experience from resources including mental health professionals, spiritual advisors and online communities, and the vast majority (78 percent) found it helpful.
Those with more intense NDEs or a prior history of psychological difficulties were significantly more likely to need and reach out for help.
Support after a near-death experience was found to be most helpful for individuals who received a positive first reaction upon sharing their story.
Other factors that made support more helpful included good baseline mental health, a happy childhood, and assistance from specialized NDE organizations. Older individuals also found support more beneficial.
The most critical first step, according to Dr Pehlinova, is to validate the experience and listen without the intent to debunk, diagnose or impose one’s own belief system on the other.
The primary goal is to create a safe and supportive space for the person to share their profound experience. It is critical to connect them with specialized support networks, such as the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS).
These groups provide a sense of community and understanding from others who have had similar experiences, which is highly beneficial.
Pegi Robinson's near-death experience during a medical crisis erased her fear of death, replacing it with a belief that humans are never alone and that 'there is no such thing as dying'
The study revealed that a significant 36 percent of near-death experiencers did not seek outside support to process their experience. Their reasons for not reaching out fell into two broad categories.
Some individuals did not feel a need for help, possessing sufficient resilience to integrate the profound event into their normal lives.
For others, the lack of support-seeking was not due to an absence of need, but instead was a direct result of a fear of being judged, pathologized or labeled as ‘crazy’ by professionals and loved ones.
Compounding this fear was a widespread belief that truly helpful support was unavailable. Many felt that conventional therapies were too ‘textbook’ and that few people could understand the magnitude of what they had been through
The team’s findings were published in the journal APA PsychNet.
Profound internal shifts often give rise to external challenges. As a survivor's values transform, they can lose interest in their former career, routines and relationships, which are further strained by the near-impossibility of articulating their experiences.
After her heart stopped for eight minutes, Brianna Lafferty's near-death experience fundamentally transformed her life.
The 25-year-old, who had long suffered from a rare and painful neurological disorder, returned with a profound message that ‘death is an illusion.’
Her journey through an otherworldly realm erased her fear of death and reshaped her priorities, replacing a life defined by pain with one of peace and purpose.
Losing fear of death is not uncommon. Pegi Robinson's life was forever changed by a profound experience that occurred when she was 25.
After a catastrophic ectopic pregnancy, she felt herself die and then embark on a journey to heaven, where she pleaded with god to let her return to her two young sons.
This intense encounter erased her fear of death, replacing it with the conviction that ‘there is no such thing as dying’ and that individuals are never alone. It left her with a lasting sense of gratitude and a belief that god provides guidance and protection throughout our lives.
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