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IANDS 1721 Suicidally depressed young woman has NDE during minor surgery
https://iands.org/research0/2024-11-23-16-15-26/nde-research/nde-archives31/newest-accounts/1721-suicidally-depressed-young-woman-has-nde-during-minor-surgery.html
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A 40-year-old woman with severe clinical depression underwent surgery for a lymph node biopsy in 1992. She had been suicidal and ironically hoped the tumor might be cancerous. During surgery, she experienced a rare reaction to anesthesia due to pseudocholinesterase deficiency, the same condition that had previously killed a friend. The anesthesiologist noted she was paralyzed and would not wake up soon, requiring immediate ICU transfer. She heard these conversations while unconscious but felt wrapped in complete well-being and peace rather than alarm.
Initially, she entered a "blacker beyond black pyramid-like tunnel" that brought profound comfort. Hours later, when partially awakening in the ICU with a breathing tube, she experienced severe panic from being unable to breathe on her own despite the ventilator. Her husband was called to calm her, explaining the paralysis. The terror became so intense that she instantly left her body, finding herself cradled in all-encompassing love and peace that permeated every cell. She experienced pure consciousness without a body, receiving telepathic communications from at least two presences who showed her the connections between all humans. The experience revealed she was connected to every human through "fine silver threads," understanding how fragile we all are and how our actions affect one another. She received insights about belonging on Earth despite her social anxiety and depression. The beings told her "you are a spirit having a human experience" and revealed meanings of her life challenges, though she couldn't remember all details afterward. They gradually faded away as she returned to her body, where her husband was wiping tears from her face. The experience provided lasting insights about compassion and the shared struggles of humanity. While the anesthesia effects lingered and depression continued initially, she eventually found effective treatment with new SSRI medications. The NDE served as a crucial intervention when she needed it most, helping her understand she belonged here on Earth despite her ongoing challenges with bipolar disorder.
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Surgery with general anesthesia, rare enzymatic deficiency causing prolonged paralysis requiring ICU care
Heard medical staff conversations while unconscious, experienced leaving body during crisis
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