Redditors Share Stories Of How Overthinking For Unlikely Scenarios Worked Out In Their Favor In The End

Overthinking can be a chronic burden for most people. Even when a situation is just starting, their thoughts are already multiple steps ahead, trying to foresee different paths it could take.

But as humans, we can only try to predict so much. We can’t prepare for everything as much as we would like to.

Overthinking can translate into actions like packing a bag with many necessities every day, just in case a problem arises. It can also mean saving for many rainy days.

Although overthinking is not encouraged, as it leads to stressful moments, it does pay off sometimes. Call it a gut feeling or the benefits of overthinking, but people have testified to how it has benefited them.

Not only them, but in some stories from the Redditors in this article, they have saved others the trouble because of their overthinking, even though it’s hard for them sometimes due to the judgment they receive.

There are people who don't constantly overthink but have a strange feeling that pushes them into that mindset. It gives them the peace of mind that if their gut feeling proves to be true, they will be prepared for it.

If you experience this feeling too, know that there are others who relate to you. If you are among those who don’t understand how overthinking can be beneficial, this is what we mean.

Here's the question that Redditors answered

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1. OP was not only viewed as unreasonable but also ridiculous

rytur

Turns out his overthinking was someone’s saving grace

rytur

Now they know not to make fun of him when he overthinks

rytur

2. Nobody took OP seriously, but still, they pursued it because they knew that what they felt was right.

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The situation worsened, and that’s when they...

SedationSauce

Finally believed OP, especially the first person to take a look at what OP compiled

SedationSauce

3. This was a very close call

unicoroner

OP had already been overthinking, and the additional silence from the boyfriend pushed it overboard

unicoroner

Disregarding social norms of going through the front door, OP tried everything to get inside the house

unicoroner

It turned out to be something that could lead to death

unicoroner

In the end, they still had the chance to get their dog, which OP was very pleased about

unicoroner

4. Sometimes all it takes is good instincts

littlepinch7

which you wouldn't even realize was overthinking until the end

littlepinch7

5. More than overthinking, this was definitely good planning

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It's the regret others feel afterward that makes you realize it's a good thing you didn't give in to what they thought was right

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6. It's probably the best decision they made

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7. You could be getting ready for something really random...

wimwood

And it could still pay off

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8. At least they'll learn not to mess with you

duck1914

9. There are a lot of scenarios that could lead to what OP is thinking

TheUnwelcomeTagalong

It's better to think ahead, and it's quite normal if you feel unsafe

TheUnwelcomeTagalong

10. Call it luck or maybe magic

jinxmalloy

11. The thing is, once something like this happens, it's hard not to overthink again

L_bird

12. A time when a collection would come in handy

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And is actually a good investment in times of trouble during a specific situation

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13. There are a lot of witnesses where good decisions resulted in saving lives

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14. At least OP remained handy

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15. Here's a story about dodging a possible kidnapping incident

Fandoms_local_Kiwi

The weirdness greatly contributed to the success of the situation

Fandoms_local_Kiwi

16. Most of the overthinking starts with questions like "What would I do if this happened?"

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And then it actually happens

cidergrave

17. OP's shower thought became a big deal

Finally_Smiled

Several weeks after they completed the spreadsheet, the inspection came

Finally_Smiled

It would have taken OP a lot of time to compile all of that instantly

Finally_Smiled

and might have interfered with his primary duties. Good thing they were already done with it.

Finally_Smiled

18. Backpacking requires bringing only what is absolutely necessary so you wouldn't be lugging extra weight

mysticalfruit

OP had a clear picture of how prepared they should be

mysticalfruit

19. This was an unpredictable situation, and being prepared is common sense

travelingelectrician

OP alarmed the rest of the people in the house and pleaded to get their pets

travelingelectrician

Thankfully, the house was okay, but the pets still wouldn't have made it if OP hadn't prepared them

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20. A minimal type of overthinking

TacoTuesday4All

It could be an investment for peace of mind in the future

TacoTuesday4All

21. You wouldn't think that there's someone who carries an hourglass

BustyChicken

Let alone two, and yet there are, which made the party even better

BustyChicken

22. People would eventually look up to OP if this keeps happening

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23. We all know how hard it was to buy masks then, so OP really saved themselves the trouble

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24. The tale of the convenient spoon

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serves its purpose and fits well in your purse

wickerocker

25. No stress with restocking the pantry for this OP

justme7601

26. Overthinking leading to being prepared for accidents...

PFVN_Dragon

and moments that could lead to something more

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27. It might be weird for others now...

AlastorWestdrop

but then it could benefit them too

AlastorWestdrop

28. You could be someone's unexpected hero

Bekmeister88

These people have often been dubbed as weird for the way they prepare for the unlikely and the inevitable. It might not cross others' minds to think of the worst-case scenarios until they're actually happening.

But it shows that it does pay off sometimes, especially during times that stem from gut feelings.