What is Helpless?
The distressing sense that one lacks the power, resources, or ability to change or escape a threatening situation. It often accompanies trauma, loss, or overwhelming circumstances. Helplessness can freeze action, but acknowledging it is the first step toward finding new options.
When you might feel helpless
Helpless is a specific form of scared, which itself is a type of fear. You might experience this feeling in situations where fear is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define helpless.