What happens when you are in hell?

Answer 1

Something to consider firsthand-The term 'hell' as used in The Bible comes from the Greek and Hebrew words 'Sheol' and 'Hades', both which refer to the common grave of mankind (& even animals). When people go there, they return "to the dust" a.k.a. break down to the bare elements they were made from and cease to exist. (Ecclesiastes 3:19-20) During this breakdown process, the person knows/feels nothing; completely unconscious. (Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6 & 10) On a parallel note, those that have gone to 'hell' that were righteous or died without knowing who Jehovah God was or His principles (a.k.a. "the unrighteous") will be brought back to life in the future. (John 5:28-29; Acts 24:15)

The idea that hell is a fiery place run by the Devil is a doctrine that was made up by clergy (who themselves were inspired by pagan religions/philosophies) to keep parishioners in fear. It is not a Bible teaching whatsoever.

(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures)

Answer 2

Hell is the permanent and eternal separation of the individual from God who is its only end. Thus hell is not just eternal frustration, but there are two positive pains (or sufferings) in hell, the first is the pain of loss of your eternal good (which is God) and the second is the pain of sense, which are real pains suffers in the senses with which you sinned while on earth. That is the only thing that you can do while you are in hell, suffer, and it goes on without any end, without any break, without any hope, for all eternity.