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Near death experience

A near death experience (NDE) is when someone has an experience while they are close to death or at the point of death. It often includes things like feeling very calm and peaceful, feeling like you are leaving your body, seeing and talking to people who aren't there, or seeing a white light. It's like it's happening just for a few minutes, and then the feeling is gone. NDEs can happen to anyone and can be a very powerful and spiritual experience.