Six Minutes Dead: What This Person Says Heaven Really Looks Like Might Surprise You
A person on Reddit shared a story about what happened when they died for six minutes. They wanted people to know what they saw and felt. Many people are curious about what happens after we die. This story gives us a peek into what one person says they experienced.
In 2003, a 15-year-old’s heart stopped. For six minutes, they were technically dead. During that time, they say they saw something amazing and a little scary. They told their story on Reddit so others could learn from it.
A Shocking Medical Emergency
The person wrote that it all happened very quickly. They suddenly could not breathe and then collapsed. They said, "I became breathless and collapsed. What happened next has been told to me after the fact." Someone found them lying in the street. A woman driving a car almost hit them but stopped just in time. She tried to wake them up, but could not, so she called for help.
When the emergency people came, they saw the teen’s heart was not beating. The Redditor said, "EMS arrived to discover my heart had stopped beating. I was dead, technically." The emergency workers quickly took the teen to the hospital. On the way, they used a special machine to start the heart again.
The teen had to stay in the hospital for weeks. They needed special heart surgery and got a pacemaker. The family had a lot of hospital bills. But the person is healthy now.
Six Minutes That Felt Like Forever
The most interesting part of the story is what happened while the teen was dead. They said it felt like a very long time, even though it was only six minutes. They felt like they went to another world. They wrote, "During my visit, I learned things about our universe that I wish I hadn’t. Perhaps in sharing my story, I might help our species prepare for what comes after we expire."
The teen said they met a strange spirit there. The spirit was playful but also mean and liked to scare them. The person compared it to a cat playing with a mouse. "It batted me around like a cat with a caught mouse, revelling in the pain it produced." The pain was not physical like a broken arm, but a deep sadness in the soul. The person said, "Physical discomforts we imagine hell inflicting upon us pale in comparison to the torture of soul pain. Loss of a loved one comes closest, that piercing, emotional damage resulting from trauma."
The spirit told the teen not to tell anyone about what happened. If they did, bad things could happen. The spirit also said if the teen kept quiet, their life would be a little better, but if they told others, things would get worse.
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Coming Back to Life Was Hard
When the teen came back to life, it was not easy. They wanted to tell people what they saw, but it was hard for others to believe. The teen said, "For weeks, I tried to explain to anyone who would listen what I experienced." People told them it was a big shock for someone so young and that it left both physical and emotional scars.
A Bodybuilder’s Near-Death Adventure
Another person, Vincent Tolman, also shared his story. Over 20 years ago, Vincent was a bodybuilder. He took a new supplement with a friend, but it was dangerous. On January 18, 2003, Vincent passed out in a public bathroom. He had a very bad reaction to the supplement and died on the floor.
Vincent said, "So they think I was dead for at least 30 to 45 minutes before they found me, but I was cold, like cold to the touch." He had vomited and stopped breathing. When help arrived, he was not alive.
Watching His Own Body
Vincent described what happened next as very strange. He said he felt like he was sitting in a comfy movie chair, watching a movie. The movie was about his own body lying on the floor, but he did not feel like it was really him. He said, "But what's weird is it didn't feel like it was me at all - even though I was sitting there looking at my own dead body, I couldn't recognize it."
He compared it to seeing someone in a movie who looks like you, but knowing it’s not you. He even noticed what the people in the room were thinking, like he could read their minds.
He watched as the medics put his body in a bag. He heard one of the paramedics thinking in his mind. Then, Vincent saw a light coming from inside the rookie medic. He said, "And it felt as if like someone put a light bulb inside his shirt, like light was actually coming out from his heart space and out of nowhere, this really strong voice says, this one's not dead."
The medic decided to check Vincent’s body again, even though everyone thought he was dead. He found a small spark of life, so he tried to bring Vincent back.
As Vincent was taken to the hospital, he could feel the straps on his arms. That’s when he realized the “movie” was actually about himself.
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A Little Boy’s Visit to Heaven
Landon Kemp from North Carolina had a very scary experience when he was eight. On October 19, 1997, he was in a car accident with his parents. The crash was very bad. Landon’s dad died in the crash, and Landon almost did too.
Landon had to be brought back to life three times. First, at the accident scene. Then, again in the ambulance. A third time, at the hospital.
Later, Landon’s mom asked him if he knew where his dad was. Landon said, "Yes I know where he's at - I saw him in heaven." Landon believes that each time he died, he visited heaven.
He said, "I remember being able to see my dad and his friend Olan Palmer who had passed away less than a month before he did, also in a car accident." He also saw Olan’s son and even two siblings he never met, who had died before being born. "I knew that they were my siblings even though no one had ever told me about them," he said.
Landon also said he saw Jesus. Jesus told him to go back to Earth and be a good Christian. Landon said everyone in heaven was standing around quietly until he came back to life.
Dr. Lynda Cramer’s Amazing Story
A woman named Dr. Lynda Cramer had a different kind of near-death experience. In 2001, she woke up early one morning. She felt sleepy but was actually having a medical emergency. By the time help came, she was pronounced dead for 14 minutes.
Dr. Cramer said that instead of nothing happening, she saw the paramedics helping her from above. She also remembered visiting a place she thought was heaven. She said time did not work the same way there.
A Beautiful Place Beyond Earth
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Dr. Cramer said that in heaven, she could be anyone she wanted. She saw lots of amazing things and people. She explained, "That's when I found myself standing in what I termed the field of flowers. I was observing the mountain range 30,000 times huger than Mount Everest."
She saw a huge mountain range, tall buildings, lakes, and fields. Everything was beautiful. She said, "So I'm there interacting with people, talking to people, becoming them."
If she wanted to go somewhere, all she had to do was think about it. Instantly, she would be there, even if it was at the top of a mountain.
Dr. Cramer wrote a book about her experience called Five Years in Heaven: The Teachings of Heaven.
What People Learned From These Experiences
All these stories have some things in common. The people who died felt like they went somewhere else. Some of them saw loved ones. Others met strange spirits or saw beautiful places. Some felt happy, while others felt scared or sad.
These stories make us think about what happens after we die. No one knows for sure, but people who have had near-death experiences all have interesting stories to tell.
Famous Actress Jenna Ortega Shares Her Feelings
Another part of this article talks about Jenna Ortega, a famous actress from the show “Wednesday.” The show is about Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family. Jenna became very popular after the show.
But being famous was not always fun for Jenna. She said, "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who’s quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." She felt a lot of pressure and sometimes felt unhappy.
Jenna said it was hard to be taken seriously as a young woman playing a schoolgirl. She said, "I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl. But I'm also a young woman." She felt like people didn’t see her as a grown-up.
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Dealing With Rumors and Social Media
Jenna also had to deal with rumors. People said she was dating actor Johnny Depp, but Jenna said that was not true. She said, "Articles really do just make up their own quotes, but I thought that that was pretty hilarious." She did not even know Johnny Depp.
A video of Jenna smoking went viral, and her mom posted online about why smoking is bad. Jenna’s mom said, "A mother is always a mother. She never stops worrying about her children, even when they are all grown up and have children of their own."
What We Can Learn From These Stories
All these stories show us that everyone has hard times. Whether it’s a medical emergency, losing someone, or dealing with fame, life can be tough. But telling stories helps people understand each other.
The people in this article shared what they saw and felt. Some saw heaven. Some felt pain. Some found joy in seeing loved ones again. Others felt scared or alone.
We may not know what really happens after we die, but hearing these stories can help us feel less afraid. They show us that other people have gone through strange and scary things and learned from them.
How These Experiences Change People
After these big events, many people feel different. Some want to help others. Some feel thankful for a second chance at life. Others feel scared or sad, but try to be strong.
Vincent Tolman, who died for 45 minutes, now tells others about his experience. Landon Kemp talks about seeing his family in heaven. Dr. Lynda Cramer wrote a book to teach people what she learned. Jenna Ortega talks about the hard parts of being famous so others feel less alone.
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Simple Ways To Support Each Other
If someone you know is going through a tough time, listen to their story. Let them share their feelings. If you feel sad or scared, talk to a friend or adult. Remember, you are not alone. Many people have hard times, but talking can help.
If you ever wonder about life after death, know that it’s normal to have questions. We may not have all the answers, but we can keep learning from each other.
Remembering What Matters Most
It is important to care for others and be kind. Sometimes, people come back from near-death experiences wanting to help others. They remember what is important in life: love, friendship, and kindness.
If you learn anything from these stories, let it be this: every day matters. Tell your family you love them. Help a friend if they need it. Be thankful for what you have.
Inspiring Stories For Everyone
These stories may sound strange, but they are real to the people who lived them. They show us that life is full of surprises. Sometimes, we face things we do not understand. But with hope, courage, and kindness, we can get through anything.
So next time you hear a story about someone who had a near-death experience, listen closely. You might learn something new about life, death, and everything in between.
Everyone’s story is special. And so is yours.
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