tertiary · Confusion

Adrift

Part of the Grief & Loss Wheel

What is Adrift?

The anchor is gone. Things that gave structure to your life no longer hold.

When you might feel adrift

Adrift is a specific form of disoriented, which itself is a type of confusion. You might experience this feeling in situations where confusion is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define adrift.

Emotional Hierarchy

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