Specific · Fear

Out of Control

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What is Out of Control?

An extreme and uncontrollable emotional state where fear or distress overwhelms the ability to think or act rationally. It manifests as frantic, exaggerated reactions that are hard to calm. Hysteria typically signals that the nervous system has been pushed beyond its limit.

When you might feel out of control

Out of Control is a specific form of terror, 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 out of control.

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