Why do people occasionally have intrusive thoughts like “jump” when up high or “swerve into traffic” when driving?

Question

It seems like enough people share this experience that it’s pretty normal, but why? It seems completely contrary to survival as a species.

In: Biology

Answer 1

I asked my psychiatrist this as I get it to the point where I cannot be on any ledge or anything high. I even struggle driving sometimes. He had no coherent response.