Life-Changing Ordeal: Laethisia Schimek's Journey Post Near-Death Encounter
Laethisia Schimek, a 32-year-old athlete from Groß-Gerau, has had an extraordinary journey. Known for her achievements in inline skating, Schimek was a European and World Champion. But her life took an unexpected turn three weeks after a routine medical procedure following a mountain bike training accident.
As a child, Schimek chased after her older brothers on inline skates, developing a desire to be faster than everyone else. This passion led her to the top of the inline skating world. However, her career was not without its challenges.
In 2020, Schimek experienced cardiac arrest. The cause was a wire from the operation that injured her aorta, causing blood to flow into her pericardium and her heart to stop beating. She was flown to a specialized clinic and connected to tubes and oxygen for days. Doctors at Frankfurt University Hospital fought for her life.
During her near-death experience, Schimek can remember the moments when her heart stopped and saw her dead body on a gurney. She felt sadness and realization, but also a sense of unfinished business. This event has had a profound impact on Schimek, leading her to seek help from a psychologist to work on the deeper causes of her stubbornness, search for belonging, and pursuit of happiness.
Schimek is now fighting to regain her life and health. Her perspective on life and sport has changed. At the recent European Championships, she placed 8th, but her tone was different than before. She viewed it as the end of a stretch, not the end of the world.
Despite the setbacks, Schimek continues to inspire. She is supported by the German Speedskating Federation (Deutscher Rollsport und Inline-Verband, DRIV) and was a member of the sports promotion group of the Hessian State Police, a unit that supports top athletes.
Schimek has also started a podcast called 'From Zero to Gold' to share her experiences and discuss sporting goals as well as the small victories of everyday life. She is no longer satisfied with just winning medals to feel valuable. She now knows that she's already happy and has everything.
Interestingly, a study from 2023 suggests that increased activity of gamma waves in the brain might explain near-death experiences, as these waves also occur in remembering, dreaming, or learning. Perhaps Schimek's near-death experience has given her a unique insight into these phenomena.
Schimek's experience with anxiety, particularly when she hears the sound of a helicopter, a reminder of her rescue flight, is a testament to the lasting effects of near-death experiences. Yet, she continues to face these challenges with courage and determination.
Laethisia Schimek's story is one of resilience, determination, and personal growth. Despite the challenges she has faced, she continues to inspire others with her strength and determination.
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