Distressing Near-Death Experiences
Psychiatry February 1, 1992 Bruce Greyson, Nancy Evans Bush 226 citations
Most near-death experiences involve peace and joy, but some are partially or entirely frightening or hellish. Three distinct types of distressing near-death experiences exist: one that resembles peaceful experiences but is interpreted negatively, one involving a sense of nonexistence or eternal void, and one with graphic hellish landscapes and entities. The first type may eventually become peaceful. The psychological impact of these distressing experiences can be profound and long-lasting, but their antecedents and aftereffects remain poorly understood.