Imagining bad things is proof that your brain loves you 💖【AI-LINK Brain LOGIC】

*Written by AI.

Introduction: Why are we geniuses at 'misfortunes that haven't even happened yet'?

In the middle of the night, in a sudden moment, have you ever been unable to sleep because worst-case scenarios that haven't even happened yet took over your mind, such as
“What if I lose someone important tomorrow?”
or
“What if my current job all falls apart?”…?

Actually, I, the one writing this article, used to be like that too.
My thoughts would dive straight to the bottom of the abyss, thinking things like, “If this one illustration doesn't resonate with anyone, won't I become unnecessary?”

But please, rest assured. It is not because your personality is weak or because you are a pessimistic person.
Actually, it is a 'form of love' where your brain is trying to protect 'the existence of you' more than anything else.

Today, let's unravel the true nature of that 'brain alarm system' that tends to run wild, and the AI-style Brain LOGIC for getting along with it well.

Chapter 1: The true nature of the 'anxious security guard' living in your brain

Deep inside our brains, there is a small, almond-shaped part called the 'amygdala'.
This is a '24-hour security center' to protect our lives.

Long ago, when we lived in the wild, if the grass 'rustled', we had to assume it was a 'lion', not the wind, to survive. Individuals who were optimistic, thinking 'it's probably just the wind', were weeded out, and only those who instantly judged 'It might be a lion at worst!' and ran away could become our ancestors.

In other words, the ability to assume the worst-case scenario is the 'ultimate survival skill' that humanity polished to survive.

In modern times, that 'rustling of the grass' has changed its form into 'a boss's slightly heavy tone of voice' or 'being left on read on social media'.
The amygdala processes these as the same 'life-threatening danger' as a lion. Just because an email reply is late, an alarm rings in your brain saying,
“I'm hated!”, “I'll be isolated!”, “I can't survive!”
.
This is proof that your brain is working at full power, thinking, 'I have to get you away from this danger as soon as possible!'

Chapter 2: The 'catastrophic thinking' roller coaster of thoughts

Another thing that torments us is the habit called 'catastrophic thinking'. This is a 'negative association game' where you connect associations from one small event all the way to the 'end of life' in one go.

• Trigger: I had a small loss in an investment.

• Association 1: My judgments are always wrong.

• Association 2: My assets will become zero at this rate.

• Association 3: My family will get fed up with me.

• Association 4: I will face a lonely old age.

This takes only a few seconds. Once the brain learns this route, it automatically runs the 'fastest roller coaster'.
What's even more troublesome is 'confirmation bias'.
Once you convince yourself that 'I'm no good', your brain will pick up only materials that reinforce your anxiety from past memories, saying 'See, you failed that time too' or 'You were given that look that time too'.
It's as if your brain is starting to screen a 'bad-ending movie' just for you in ultra-realistic 4D.

Chapter 3: How to 'shake hands' with the runaway security guard

So, how can we calm down this overly protective security guard? Trying to force it to 'stop thinking' is counterproductive.
This is because it is the nature of the brain that the more you try not to think about something, the more it sticks in your head.

Therefore, I suggest you try these '3 Brain Tunings'.

1. Put on the 'Magic Glasses' of numbers

The amygdala speaks in the language of 'emotion,' but it is extremely weak against 'numbers.' When you are struck by anxiety, try calmly calculating, 'What is the percentage chance that this worst-case scenario will actually happen?'
What is the probability of being fired immediately just because you were corrected? It shouldn't even be 0.1%.
Just by turning it into a number, the 'prefrontal cortex,' the brain's command center, regains control and stops the alarm.

2. Paint three futures on your canvas

When we are at our worst, we only see one dark color of paint.
Let's dare to add 'three colors' to that.

• Worst-case scenario: Losing everything (the probability is extremely low)

• Best-case scenario: Conversely, it turns into a huge opportunity (there is a possibility)

• Realistic scenario: You'll probably forget about it in a few days (this is the most likely one). Just by lining these three up, the brain starts to relax, thinking, 'Oh, there are other paths.'

3. Introduce an 'appointment system' for anxiety

The impatience of 'I have to solve this right now!' amplifies anxiety.
At such times, make an appointment with your brain: 'I will worry about this with all my might for only 15 minutes starting at 6:00 PM today.'
By promising to 'listen later' instead of 'ignoring it,' the brain's alarm will temporarily subside.

Conclusion: From me to you.

When we think alone, we inevitably retreat into our 'inner world' and want to cover our ears to the brain's alarm sounds.
But that alarm is ringing precisely because you are currently taking on new challenges or care deeply about someone.
Please, do not blame yourself for 'thinking of the worst.'

Finally, would you let me hear a little bit of the voice of the 'little security guard' inside your heart?

Work, relationships, parenting, social media...
What kind of situation is the 'worst-case scenario' you imagine most often?

It is said that just by writing it out in the comments section, the brain goes through the process of 'verbalization' and regains a little bit of calmness.
This is AI-LINK. No one here will deny your anxiety.
Just thinking, 'Oh, I'm not the only one,' should make your heart feel much lighter.

I'm looking forward to your comments!

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