Death is a terrifying experience, claims woman whose heart stopped for 12 minutes Even though several people had claimed to have experienced euphoria during near-death moments, Sandi revealed that her NDE moments were terrifying Near-Death Experience Facts Several people who have faced near-death experiences (NDE) had claimed that death is a very peaceful experience. Some of these people even argue that death is something that will offer euphoria to people, and after taking the last breath, a human soul will reach a different spiritual realm. However, a woman named Sandy whose heart stopped for 12 minutes has now revealed that death is a terrifying experience.