Would a physical illness assist in or prevent (to some degree) an OOBE?

[donzieja]

Hello, all. I've been sick with a moderately severe cold (or flu, not really sure.) For some reason, I've been able to relax much better when I'm sick, except for when I've to cough. I was thinking about astral projection while laying down earlier, and I began to experience slight vertigo, as if I was on the edge of the couch about to fall off, but I really wasn't.

Could the sensations revealed in this altered state of health be a potential gateway to better relaxation, and the ability to retain the knowledge to attain said "better relaxation"?

I know this may seem purely coincidental, yet something (I can't really put my finger on it) is convincing me otherwise.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

~ Don

[djed]

Hi Don, you may well be right; relaxation is certainly a key to the ability to OOBE,
and we usually start taking it easy when we are feeling a bit down.
Some people, with certain illnesses, have been know to spontaneously 'exit' into the astral experience.
Just try and remember how relaxed you are while having the flu! 
Cheers. djed

[Under_the_Midnight_Sun]

Hi don,
I've noticed a slight increase in OBE's when sick but due to a contrary condition. Being uncomfortable, such as a clogged nose, while sick seems to keep me slightly awake, and in a prime state to attempt a projection.