How to Cope When You're Feeling Lost

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If you’re feeling lost, you may feel disconnected from everything around you. You may wonderwhat the point of life isand what you should do next. It can feel like your life has no purpose, direction, or movement. This feeling can be confusing and frustrating, and you may wonder what to do with it.

If you’re feeling this way, don’t worry, everyone feels lost from time to time. “It’s a natural emotional process that signals a need for change or an opportunity for growth,” saysAngeleena Francis, LMHC, executive director for AMFM Healthcare.

This article discusses some of the reasons why you may feel lost, how it can feel, and how to cope if you’re feeling this way.

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Reasons Why You May Feel Lost

These are some reasons why you may feel lost:

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These are some of the emotional and behavioral symptoms you may experience if you’re feeling lost, according to Francis:

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How to Cope If You’re Feeling Lost

Francis shares some coping strategies that may be helpful if you’re feeling lost:

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Feeling lost can be upsetting and even frightening because it can feel like you’re alone andout of control. However, there are steps you can take to feel more in control of your life. It’s often helpful to spend time reflecting your feelings and connecting with loved ones. If you need additional support or feel unable to cope, seek help from a mental healthcare provider.

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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Chifu VR, Pop CB, Demjen D, et al.Identifying and monitoring the daily routine of seniors living at home.Sensors (Basel). 2022;22(3):992. doi:10.3390/s22030992

Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Chifu VR, Pop CB, Demjen D, et al.Identifying and monitoring the daily routine of seniors living at home.Sensors (Basel). 2022;22(3):992. doi:10.3390/s22030992

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