Beside Myself

@celticeagle (189793)

Boise, Idaho

February 1, 2022 3:54pm CST

I have always loved this expression. I have been rather dazzled by it too. At the upper limit of an emotion. Unable to control oneself because of the amount of emotion you are feeling. Distraught or even shocked. Besieged by emotion. Okay, you get the idea. You are a bit emotional. OKay. But, can you imagine being "beside yourself" and not giggling a little? I can't.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Feb 22

I wouldn’t giggle about it. I have been beside myself and it’s a terrible feeling. I once threw every dish in the house out the door and broke every one. It’s completely losing control.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Feb 22

That would be scary to witness.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

2 Feb 22

@celticeagle It’s even more frightening to experience it. It’s like you’re outside your body and can’t believe what’s happening.

@kaylachan (84701)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

1 Feb 22

I am not ashamed to admit, I've been there. It's not the best feeling to feel.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Feb 22

No, not by a long shot.

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@kaylachan (84701)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Feb 22

@celticeagle No, but it's a part of living.

@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Feb 22

I was really emotional when my first husband was gone. I would never have giggled losing my husband.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Feb 22

Giggling out of nervousness I guess is what I meant.

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@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Feb 22

@celticeagle That makes sense now.

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

1 Feb 22

I can't either!

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

2 Feb 22

Fortunately I don't get like that anymore.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

2 Feb 22

I haven't for a long time.

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