A healthcare worker who briefly died before being revived has shared what the experience was like. Posting on Reddit, the person explained they were declared dead for a few minutes, then placed on a ventilator for several days while doctors worked to stabilize them. They said the event completely changed how they look at life and at their job in medicine.

When asked what they remembered, the patient said they felt no pain at all, even though their body was in serious trouble. They recalled vomiting while intubated but said the sensation was oddly painless. What stood out most was hearing their family gathered around their ICU bed. They remembered conversations clearly but were unable to respond or move, which they described as a strange and unsettling feeling.

The most surprising moment came when the ventilator was removed. The patient said they saw their grandmother, who died in 2004. According to the account, she told them their time on earth was not over. Moments later, they became fully awake as nurses called their name.

The patient said they are unsure whether the vision was real, a dream, or the effect of medications. Still, they found the experience comforting and said it made them more open to the idea of seeing loved ones again after death.

Other Reddit users reacted strongly to the story. Some described similar experiences from their own near-death events. Others working in healthcare noted that patients who appear unconscious can sometimes hear voices, which is why medical staff often speak to them as if they are aware.