>>23529551
>endorphins release during extreme stress
>natural painkillers dull fear and discomfort
>dopamine surge creates calm or euphoric sensations
>serotonin fluctuations influence peace or detachment
>adrenaline (epinephrine) spikes as body fights to survive
>norepinephrine heightens awareness and alertness
>glutamate floods neurons as oxygen levels drop
>can cause vivid sensory effects and “life flashing before eyes”
>GABA rises afterward to try to stabilize the brain
>cortisol remains elevated as the stress response peaks
>brain activity surges briefly right before clinical death
>EEG shows gamma wave bursts—like hyper-alert dreaming
Near-death experiences shouldn’t be taken seriously since your brain is basically dumping every chemical it has while it’s having its final melty.

>>23287979
I've unironically had people ask me to take them to McDonalds on the way

>>23288346
Have to pay for my own burgers somehow