Fear of Losing it
You might worry about your thoughts, emotions, or actions suddenly overwhelming you — maybe even fear losing your sanity or hurting someone you care about without meaning to. These feelings are more common than you think.
You’re not alone if you find yourself thinking things like, “What if I lose control?”, “What if I do something I regret?”, or “What will people think of me?” These worries can come on suddenly or build up over time, especially when stress or anxiety is high. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing high-functioning anxiety, where you appear calm on the outside but feel under constant inner pressure. This can also show up as the pressure to always seem fine — something I explore in this article about the hidden cost of always seeming “fine”.
It’s important to remember: even when it feels like everything is out of control, you are still safe. Your body and mind might feel overwhelmed, but you’re not going to lose yourself or your actions. You always have the ability to regain calm and clear thinking.
Sometimes, these fears stick around because your mind is reacting to past experiences or stress in ways that don’t serve you anymore. Therapy can help you understand these feelings and find new ways to cope, so you don’t feel trapped by fear.
