Is it normal to think of worst case scenerios all the time?

While driving, I'll constantly think random worst case scenario's like, "What if I hit this semi-truck?". Or if I'm working, "What if I just knocked this customer out, right here?". Or while shopping, "What if I just threw this slushi on the security guard?"

Things I would NEVER do, but constantly think about doing.

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  • playgroundhound

    All the time! and i hate that i do it. but its involuntary. then, after i reflect on the thought, i feel like a truly horrible person

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  • meeskite

    That sounds very similar to what I do. I wouldn't say I think of worst-case scenarios though, more like most awkward scenarios. Like, hmmmmm what would make this situation uncomfortable for everyone involved? I never act on any of these of course,they just sort of pop into my head, against my will I might add. It can get quite annoying.

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  • Caity21Lifee

    I agree with Geppoff1 it makes you more aware.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress

    That depends.... you're thinking ahead at least, but considering most of your "what if" scenarios seem to involve you doing bad things to others... perhaps you should consider why you're thinking about that kind of thing in the first place.

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  • phoenix_paradox

    Yeah nornal, it means youre actually preparing yourself in the case some of that stuff happen. As I see it thats and advantage.

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  • Geppoff1

    hahaha i do this all the time. just makes you more aware.

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  • spoon4d

    thats what i do and it keeps the worst from happening ! Its quite great!

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  • Knitpicky

    I'm a security officer, I've been trained to think like that every day all day. Helps prepare you in case something bad would happen =^^= very normal.

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  • i think of the worst case scenario then there's never anything worse thn tht then usually it turns out fine:)

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