Has anyone actually had an "out of body" experience. If so I would like to know what did they feel and see in that state and if they can describe the sensation of 'leaving' and 'rentering' the physical body. I have had this opportunity when I was in surgery for peritonites and had a lot of complications. The doctors too confirmed that my heart had stopped beating for a certain period of time.
I just want to compare notes as to what anyone who has experienced this with mine and see the match.
Thanks and regards,
Ananth
ananthshenoy@yahoo.com
2006-06-08 21:39:24 · 4 answers · asked by caprichoso 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
I have had it happen to me a couple of times.
The most memorable was when I was 17, staying home alone from work with a flu and really bad fever. I knew I was in trouble, and got up from the couch to go to the bathroom to get a wet washcloth to cool my forehead, and the Tylenol to take. Halfway there, I looked down, and thought, "well, I'm going to have trouble getting this stuff if I don't have real hands." I then realized I couldn't see my hands or feet, turned around, and still saw myself lying on the couch while I was standing in the middle of the living room. I knew at that point that I had a choice. I looked out the door, and back at my body. I thought about my situation, and enjoyed looking around, guiding my floating a bit through thought, and having rather deep thoughts about how fun death seemed. But then I thought "What about Mom? I can't do this to my family....and there's other stuff for me to do first." After a few seconds, I decided to go back, even though being out-of-body certainly seemed fun. I just wasn't ready not to be alive. As soon as I made the decision, I took a few steps toward my body, and then "snapped" back and was inside. I was not breathing and my heart wasn't beating, and it was the most awful feeling I've ever experienced. I sent a powerful thought to my heart "Beat, d--- you!!!" and after a couple more seconds it finally went "lub..... dub....lub..dub...lubdub...." The second most awful thing was that my chest wasn't reflexively breathing by then...I then had to force that first breath. Anoxia is agonizing. The muscles didn't want to move at first, and then finally they did, and the air seared my lungs. After thrashing around for a bit until the pain reduced, I got up WITH my body and got the Tylenol and the wet washcloth. I took my temperature.... 104! I took three Tylenol instead of two, and forced myself into a cool water bath..brrrrrr.
I've had other OBE's, but that one is the easiest to describe, and the only one during serious illness (which is more easy for those who have not experienced one to relate to). I found that it generally takes serious stress to the body for it to happen for me (anaphylaxic allergic reactions to various medications or ant stings, long-term severe anxiety due to life crises, etc.), and I don't seek out the experience...it is too dangerous as I still want to live (I'm a mom, teacher, and just have too much going on to leave it now).
On the other hand, having this and the other OBE's has resulted in my NOT fearing death. I hate and am terrified of pain... but death? I don't WANT to die...but I also am not afraid of it. Just like I don't want to spend so much on gas...but I'm not afraid of the gas pump...lol!
It also has brought me into a deeper relationship with G-d. I have no question that G-d exists (things that happened in other OBE's that I can't describe here...too personal), and I feel nothing but love and awe for the Creator. I am Jewish, but I also am fully aware of all our different faiths as just different ways for us to "look" at the same thing given our physical and mental limitations. I enjoy the philosophy, particular view of G-d, and rituals of Judaism, not to mention that it is my family's heritage. However, the religion itself is not important except to building your spiritual comfort, sense of community in G-d, and a framework for personal reflection...the relationships between your heart and G-d, and your deeds and your fellow humans, are what are important when everything is said and done.
2006-06-09 00:41:03 · answer #1 · answered by spedusource 7 · 9⤊ 1⤋
I have been tring for the past one year for this but am still not succsessful. with some yoga u can actually do that it seems
2006-06-09 04:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by rahul s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the life cord is still attached to your umbilical cord that is why you were able to re enter your body.
2006-06-09 05:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by katagalugan9 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's true.You may have had some other problem during your surgery .So you better stop thinking about this and get going.However if your interested,Visit a psychologist.
2006-06-09 05:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Rodeo 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋