Bryan's NDE: Stroke, Spirit Torn Out of Body, Conversation with God, Light Bodies, and Citrus Peels

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Round Trip Death
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March 23, 2026
14.1K views
Experiencer: Bryan Duszczak

What Researchers Found

The Story

nde medical crisis very_positive Significant Transformation 9/10 Intensity

The experiencer, a 43-year-old man, had a near-death experience (NDE) due to a stroke caused by blood clots. During the event, he felt himself leave his body and observed the chaos around him. He experienced overwhelming love and peace and was greeted by familiar people. He realized he was dead and panicked about not completing his life's mission. He encountered a divine entity, whom he recognized as God, and felt calmness. God communicated messages about his health and life choices. After this experience, the man gained a new sense of purpose. He focused on improving his health and understanding his mission in life.

And immediately I just felt calm. I felt Thank God cuz that was a very scary

✦ AI Generated
Evidence Strength
57%
16/28
Moderate

The account contains several veridical perception claims, particularly the observation of the back of the head and the empathic experiences with deceased individuals. However, the medical state during these perceptions was not one of extreme crisis, and the verification of these perceptions is not strongly supported.

Unpredictability3
Temporal Precedence2
Verification Quality1
Specificity Precision3
Medical State Severity4
Verified Perception Weight1
Perceptual Access Impossibility2

Score reflects verifiable perceptions reported. A low score indicates the experience was primarily spiritual or subjective, not that it didn't occur.

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Experience Depth
94%
30/32
Deep NDE
Cognitive
Life review0
Thought speed2
Time distortion2
Sudden understanding2
Affective
Joy2
Cosmic unity2
Brilliant light2
Peace pleasantness2
Paranormal
Esp2
Out of body2
Precognition0
Enhanced senses2
Transcendental
Mystical being2
Unearthly world2
Spirits deceased2
Border point no return2

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Life Impact
48%
24/50
Significant Transformation
Breadth: 7/10 domainsDepth: 3.4/5.0
Appreciation for Life
2
Self-Perception & Identity
3
Compassion & Concern for Others
4
Values & Priorities
3
Spiritual Awareness
4
Attitude Toward Death
3
Purpose, Meaning & Life Direction
4

Score reflects transformation as described. Domains scored 0 indicate the topic was not discussed, not that no change occurred.

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