What Does "what was going on in my head" Mean?
Learn what "what was going on in my head" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What was going on in my head?
This means the speaker is questioning their own judgment or state of mind.
From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A character questions what they were thinking after realizing they acted irrationally or were manipulated.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to sound self-critical or ask why you made a bad decision. It can sound dramatic, so it is more natural in emotional conversation than in formal speech.
Better ways to say it
What was going on in my head?
What was I thinking?
What was I thinking about?
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