Domain: Stress & Threat Activation 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

The Sense That Something Might Go Wrong

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There is a sense

that something

might go wrong.

No evidence appears,

yet anticipation remains.

This readiness

is familiar,

almost comforting.

It promises protection,

but it costs ease.

Acknowledging anticipation

without feeding it

matters.

You are not predicting danger—

you are prepared

for it.

Naming this

separates readiness

from reality

and allows the body

to soften

slightly.

Acknowledge anticipation gently with DojoWell.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a nagging feeling that something is about to go wrong, even though things are fine. Why?

You are experiencing "Anticipation Without Evidence." In high-density environments, the Threat system becomes predictive. It "senses" risk as a way to stay ahead of the curve. This shapes your perception so that you are no longer seeing "what is," but "what might be." This "Potential Threat" keeps your Safety system in a permanent state of bracing, even in the middle of a success.

How do I stop "sensing" risks that aren't there?

Ground yourself in "Verifiable Data." List three things that are objectively true and safe right now (e.g., "The door is locked," "I am breathing," "The sun is out"). This provides the Narrative & Identity system with evidence to counter the "phantom" signals of the Threat system. In DojoWell, we believe that "The Present is the only place where the shoe doesn't drop." Staying in the "Now" breaks the predictive loop.

The Sense That Something Might Go Wrong