Could I Snap? How to Overcome Your Fear of Losing Control
Psychology Today | 03.01.2026 06:19
Have you ever questioned your own sanity? Maybe you’re feeling pushed to the brink and thought I can’t take anymore; this is going to drive me insane. Maybe in these moments you wondered if you could lose your mind and do something horrible that you later regret. Or you’re so overcome with intense emotions, like anger or frustration, that you’re afraid you’re going to lose control. A fear of losing control can overtake us in many unexpected ways.
