A 33-old-woman from Colorado had a life-altering experience. Doctors declared her clinically dead for 8 minutes and now she reveals what it feels like to be on the other side.
Brianna Lafferty went through this disturbing situation due to a life-threatening neurological condition called myoclonus dystonia that she suffered from.
What is myoclonus dystonia?
According to information in the National Library of Medicine, myoclonus-dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by a combination of rapid, brief muscle contractions (myoclonus) and/or sustained twisting and repetitive movements that result in abnormal postures (dystonia).
It commonly affects areas like the neck, torso and arms. As per experts, there is no cure for myoclonus-dystonia, but treatments can manage symptoms of the condition.
Brianna recalls hearing a voice asking if she was ready, followed by complete darkness. She mentioned that her soul then seemed to 'float' above her body and enter a timeless realm. "I was suddenly separated from my physical body. I didn't see or remember my human self. I was completely still, yet I felt fully alive, aware and more myself than ever before," she said.
What usually happens to the body after death?
Studies suggest that after an individual dies, although the heart no longer beats, the brain activity may continue for a few more minutes after being clinically declared dead.
As per Cleveland Clinic, usually, after death, muscles loosen and body temperature decreases at a rat of 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. It can also be observed that skin may look purpulish-red in the spot where blood pools. This is due to the gravitational pull of the blood downward. The body will also stiffen, first, at the face and neck and later to the trunk. Then finally to the arms, legs, fingers and toes.