What is Powerless?
The distressing feeling of having no control or influence over one's circumstances or outcomes. It can lead to passivity or hopelessness when left unaddressed. Recognizing powerlessness is often the first step toward finding areas where agency does exist.
When you might feel powerless
Powerless is a specific form of despair, which itself is a type of sadness. You might experience this feeling in situations where sadness is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define powerless.