how do you know the difference between a gut instinct and a delusion caused by insecurity?

Answer 1

Typically, an instinct is something that you absolutely know to be correct. When it is something based on a fear or insecurity, you tend to second guess it and procrastinate from over-thinking. In either case, you have to be willing to be honest with yourself about the base feelings behind your actions/possible actions.

Answer 2

an instinct, in your mind, sounds like a direct order, a delusion, as musicman showed you, is more of a question

Answer 3

Whay do you want to know? Are you following me?