What do you think happens when we die?

[Frosty6611]

Just had this discussion with my DP and mum and we all had a completely different answers.

I believe in reincarnation.

My DP is an atheist and believes nothing happens.

My mum believes in heaven/hell.

[RainySeptember]

Maybe the NDE is just a figment of our dying imagination, or a surge of dopamine, or wishful thinking.

[73kittycat73]

Some people swear they don't dream - but they do. We could say that perhaps PomBear just didn't remember anything?

[Earthmover]

Probably more to do with the fact some peoples near death experience involves a catastrophic shut down that occurs in seconds. E.g heart failure where they go from consciousness to comatose in a matter of seconds(had a relative that just switched off like this and remembers nothing) leaving little time to experience the bodies natural pain suppressors, which I suspect invoke the hallucinatory sensations of lights in tunnels and dead relatives.
I'd imagine those that have an ailment that results in a prolonged near death experience would be more likely to experience the results of the brains chemicals that kick in to suppress the discomfort of the extreme event.

[ExBbqQueen]

Interesting discussion.

My grandad said his mum & brother were waiting for him a few days before he died. Comforting I think.

[QuackPorridgeBacon]

FrazzledRockRed

The Egg
By: Andy Weir

Wow, that was brilliant to read. Fascinating, I’ve so many questions lol