Is it normal to be scared of the future?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, being scared of the future is very common. Uncertainty can make your mind focus on everything that might go wrong, even when nothing bad is happening right now.
The future is a big unknown, and your brain tends to fill in the blanks—sometimes with worst-case scenarios. Lots of people feel this way during change or when they’re under stress, and sometimes it shows up even when life seems fine.
It can help to bring your attention back to what you can actually do today, rather than trying to solve your whole future at once. If the fear is regularly getting in the way of sleep, decisions, or daily life, it may help to talk it through with someone you trust or a therapist.