Teri V's NDE

Experience description: 

I had been in labor with my son for 12 hours, and suddenly I could take no more. I remember seeing my doctor push a red button on the wall, at that time I was in pain but suddenly there was no pain . (out of body experience) I could see them working on my body. I was above myself looking down. I then moved away from my body very quickly and toward a light through a tunnel like area, I felt at peace there could not really see anything but to hear someone talking to me. This male voice said I had to go back that I had some things I still Had to do. I said I don't want to do that. and as fast as I left my body I returned to it . I could then feel pain . I could see everyone around me in the room . It was weeks before I could really understand what had happened to me . at my doctors office I asked him what had happened ,he said my heart had stooped and that I had had a near death experience.

I have had no fear of death since this happened .

Was the kind of experience difficult to express in words? No      

At the time of this experience, was there an associated life threatening event?          Yes    

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness?    as I went in and out of my body.

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal every day consciousness and alertness?    More consciousness and alertness than normal           

Did your vision differ in any way from your normal, everyday vision (in any aspect, such as clarity, field of vision, colors, brightness, depth perception degree of solidness/transparency of objects, etc.)?  Yes     It was hard to look into the light as I went into the tunnel like area. after that I could not see but to could everything.

Did your hearing differ in any way from your normal, everyday hearing (in any aspect, such as clarity, ability to recognize source of sound, pitch, loudness, etc.)?
            Uncertain      I seemed to not just hear but feel the sound .

Did you experience a separation of your consciousness from your body?     Yes

What emotions did you feel during the experience?            I liked how I felt . I didn't want to go back.

Did you pass into or through a tunnel or enclosure?          Yes    

Did you see a light?           Yes    

Did you meet or see any other beings?           Yes     I didn't see Him but could hear his voice.

Did you experience a review of past events in your life?    No       Yes I do believe I am a better person and have a great reason for being here.

Did you observe or hear anything regarding people or events during your experience that could be verified later?          Yes     the doctor and people I saw in the birthing room

Did you see or visit any beautiful or otherwise distinctive locations, levels or dimensions?            Uncertain     

Did you have any sense of altered space or time?   Yes     it seemed like only a short time to me like seconds . but I gather it was much longer. like 20 minutes

Did you have a sense of knowing special knowledge, universal order and/or purpose?     Yes     I knew I had to come back for a special purpose.   Years later I found out way . It was so I could help others ( others who face death.

Did you reach a boundary or limiting physical structure? No      

Did you become aware of future events?       No           

Did you have any psychic, paranormal or other special gifts following the experience you did not have prior to the experience?     Yes     I can tell things by just looking at someone. Example we were at a family reunion and I looked at a uncle and knew he would not be with us the following year .

Have you shared this experience with others?         Yes     my Dr about 6 weeks later. He didn't seem surprised.

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

How did you view the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened:            Experience was definitely real    It was about 3 weeks later. and I just kelp thinking about it over and over. I was just happy to be there with my new son.

Were there one or several parts of the experience especially meaningful or significant to you?    I felt it was meant to happen and that there is an after life . I was sure of that before.

How do you currently view the reality of your experience:            Experience was definitely real    its because I have a respect for life and enjoy every minute I have .

Have your relationships changed specifically as a result of your experience?           Yes     I take things a lot easier.

Did the questions asked and information you provided so far accurately and comprehensively describe your experience?         Yes