Why Do I Feel Like Something Bad Is Going to Happen to Me?

KrishnaMoorthy
2 min readFeb 6, 2025

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Hey everyone, let me be real with you. You know that feeling when your mind keeps telling you something bad is about to happen? Yeah, I’ve been dealing with this a lot lately.

It’s really strange. I’ll be doing normal things — watching my favorite show, chatting with friends, or just having my evening tea — and suddenly this scary feeling hits. Like a dark cloud appearing out of nowhere. Anyone else feel this way?

Let me share what I’ve learned about this feeling (after many sleepless nights and endless worrying). Our mind can be very dramatic sometimes! It’s like having an overprotective parent in our head who’s always worried about everything. In the past, humans needed these worried thoughts to stay safe from real dangers. But now? Our brain gets worked up about office work, family problems, and money issues.

Just last week, I was completely sure something bad would happen. My heart was beating fast, hands were sweaty, and I kept checking my phone every minute expecting bad news. But guess what happened? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

If you’re reading this and thinking “This is exactly how I feel!”, then listen — you’re not going crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. Many people feel this way. Some days are good, some days are tough, and that’s completely normal.

What helps me feel better? Being honest about these feelings, just like I’m talking to you now. When I get these thoughts, I ask myself: “Has this feeling ever been right before?” Usually, the answer is no. All that worry for nothing!

On really difficult days, it’s okay to ask for help. Talk to your best friend, call your family, or chat with a counselor (trust me, it helps). There’s no shame in this — just like we visit a doctor when we’re sick, we can talk to someone when our mind isn’t feeling well.

So if you’re sitting there right now, feeling worried about something bad happening, take a deep breath. Make yourself a cup of tea. Play some music you love. Remember that just because your mind is saying something, doesn’t mean it’s true.

Share your thoughts in the comments. Do you feel like this sometimes? What helps you feel better? Sometimes just knowing we’re not alone can make a huge difference.

Stay strong, friends. Everything will be okay. ❤️

P.S. If these feelings are getting too much to handle, please talk to a mental health expert. They’re there to help, just like how we go to a doctor when we’re physically unwell. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as physical health!

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