Is it possible to know what’s about to happen?
Ever have a tingly feeling that something is going to happen…and then it does?
Or maybe youve dreamt about a future event that ends up coming true.
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Premonitions, which describe the ability to predict a future event, are actually a fairly common human experience.
The concept of premonition as it relates to mental health is a fascinating topic.
If we smell smoke, we can predict a fire might be happening, and take necessary precautions.
This can lead to a sense of ‘knowing’ something is going to happen without understanding how or why.
Some folks feel worried, especially if their premonitions are negative.
Others may feel excitedfor example, if their premonition was positive and it came true.
But its not just an emotional response that will happen when you have a premonition.
May people experience a myriad of sensations, emotions, and behaviors.
In other words, we are more likely to experience premonitions when we are experiencing emotional triggers and stresses.
These may include major life changes and significant stress.
Experiencing premonitions frequently can be a useful tool inself-growth, says Astrom.
Reflecting on these things will enable one to develop good decision-making skills by enhancing their intuition.
Debunking Misconceptions About Premonition
There are a couple myths and misconceptions about premonitions that its worth exploring.
And what about when our premonitions come true?
Another important misconception to clear up is that premonitions only happen to people with mental health disorders.
Experiencing premonitions does not necessarily indicate a mental health disorder, says Rosado.
Premonitions arent factsthey are simply intuitions and inklings that we may have.
Premonitions are like little whispers from our subconscious, Rosado concludes.
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