Redditors Tell Their Stories About The Times They Listened To Their Gut Feeling And Turned Out To Be Right
Have you ever gotten that chilling sensation suddenly? Better listen to what your body might be telling you.
Our bodies are wired to sense danger and prompt us to react to it. We have that gut feeling that stirs us toward what’s right and wrong.
The gut feeling can’t really be described logically in terms of how it makes us feel. For example, you might experience a cold sensation while walking alone or feel uneasy around people you just met.
It’s like a spidey-sense kind of superpower that comes out of nowhere. If it happens often enough and proves to be right, then it’s something you can’t ignore anymore.
Numerous studies have been conducted on gut feelings, and many agree that one should listen to that overwhelming sensation rather than chalk it up to mere paranoia. It’s one of our brain’s processes for survival in this world.
Not all gut feelings are negative, though; they can extend until a moment is over. It could be a sense of relief after making a decision or that affirmation that tells you that you made the right choice.
This time, in the subreddit called ‘AskReddit,’ an OP asked Redditors about their worst gut feeling experiences. Stories poured in through the comments, reinforcing how much you should really listen to your intuition.
Here is the original question
throwawaystheway1013It takes one defining moment to let you know that you’ve got to listen to your gut feeling
Cordero_BiggsThe dad was just right on time
Cordero_Biggs
Ending of the story
Cordero_Biggs
Acting on a gut feeling can not only save you but might earn you a lifelong friend
FlamingWhisk
A continuation
FlamingWhisk
We really don’t deserve pure-hearted animals, especially this one who felt the odd vibe from the girl
DazzlingPineapple0
He was getting pushy
DazzlingPineapple0
Then downright creepy
DazzlingPineapple0
The horse was a savior in disguise
DazzlingPineapple0
Now it might be the same, but her actions snowballed into him being able to save more lives
pinkawapuhi
It’s oddly like the scene from “The Good Place,” but with more decisiveness
InsomniacPHD
A continuation
InsomniacPHD
Her gut feeling to run led her to the good graces of being helped by the most unexpected person
lolfuckno
She tried to outrun them
lolfuckno
But there might be a reason why those criminals are still lurking around
lolfuckno
They eventually targeted the homeless man
lolfuckno
Strangers helping other strangers is common in stories like these, and they don’t realize their impact on those people’s lives
bettertitsthanu
A continuation
bettertitsthanu
OP didn't have luck with his phone
bettertitsthanu
He was lucky enough to run into that group
bettertitsthanu
This guy handled the situation in a way that minimized the already significant amount of danger the burglars inflicted
o-J-A-Y-_-J-A-Y
Even if others' feelings aren't as strong as yours, still push through
o-J-A-Y-_-J-A-Y
A continuation
o-J-A-Y-_-J-A-Y
Things could be much worse
o-J-A-Y-_-J-A-Y
There’s a gut feeling, but this is a full-on movie-like happening where it’s not just your life flashing before your eyes; it’s others’ too
Hot_potatoos
Continuation of the story
Hot_potatoos
Hats off and a toast to this wonderful bartender
bouncyfigment
Redditors advise not to go home and instead find the nearest safe place if you can
bouncyfigment
This person was assumed to be picky, but they were actually right when they felt the creepy vibes from both guys
dafante96
Really thought that this story was going to take a dark turn, but hey, at least he was still right about his gut feeling
oppapi666
A continuation of the story
oppapi666
There really was another person
oppapi666
A scary story turned into a funny tale
oppapi666
Unfortunately, even if you get feelings that something is off about a person, it doesn’t get confirmed until they do something as evil as this
ElReyDelMund0
This kid might’ve annoyed their mom to the point of high frustration, but he truly was an angel for possibly saving her from a horrific night
winecountrygirl
That tantrum was so unwelcome but necessary to delay the mom
winecountrygirl
A situation like this is creepy right off the bat
SatoshiFlex
Even if you’re already familiar with the person, it’s always better to play it safe
krwrn89
It was good that she wasn't blinded by familiarity
krwrn89
They turned away the moment they knew they couldn't get her
krwrn89
Ending of the story
krwrn89
OP doesn't have only one entry but two
ShhEnjoy
A continuation of the first story
ShhEnjoy
Talk about a really strong spidey-sense; his dog companion seems to be in tune with his feelings too
ShhEnjoy
A continuation of the second story
ShhEnjoy
The dog was really aggravated
ShhEnjoy
Ending to the story
ShhEnjoy
This Redditor’s feeling was so unexpected, but it turns out he arrived right when he was needed
allhickup336
There is really too much crime that happens like this, and it is unsettling when you think about how close of a call it was
knobdog
Sometimes you just have to drop everything and go; you never know if you’ll be needed this much
Teacher_too
All the signs might point to everything being in your favor, but if that voice in the back of your head keeps nagging you, better bolt in the other direction
Awkward_Dog
OP followed her instinct
Awkward_Dog
Internal alarm bells in the form of unprompted physical reactions
Trav-Nasty
This Redditor’s friends were smart enough to listen to the warning and turn their backs on what they thought would’ve been a fun night
100aliens
There’s a click, and then every part of your body just screams for you to listen to it
pcbradle
It was a matter of a second, and it's so scary to think what might have delayed him
pcbradle
Once you keep listening to your gut feeling, it becomes easier to distinguish it from normal paranoia
kwenthryth
The Heebie Jeebies can be your ultimate superpower
LitttleSm45H
People who work the night shift are much more susceptible to danger, especially if their security measures aren’t that great
samuelson098
Ending of the story
samuelson098
It’s a good thing that she could’ve ghosted him before things got worse
ladyj1182
Tune out the people who tell you that it’s an overreaction when the feeling is overwhelming
pnomsen
He might’ve prevented more medical issues when he asked to be brought to the hospital despite already having been in a coma
miked4o7
