30 Individuals Share Their Experiences of Being in a Coma

Most of us are familiar with comas from their portrayal in movies - a person fighting battles in their mind, trying to wake up before something terrible happens. But the reality is that comas are a mysterious phenomenon, with each experience being unique to the individual. The brain does some strange things while in a coma.

Below are 30 accounts from people who have been in comas, describing their experiences in their own words. Each story offers a glimpse into the surreal world of unconsciousness and the journey back to consciousness.