Thrown bewilderment

Disoriented

Also known as discombobulated

Strength 3 of 4

Unsure where you are, which way is which or how things now fit together, after a sudden change or a shock has scrambled your bearings.

In the body

  • Unsteadiness on your feet
  • A light, swimmy head
  • Looking around for something familiar

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

StructureClarity

Softer and stronger

  1. Puzzled
  2. Confused
  3. Baffled
  4. Bewildered
  5. Disoriented
  6. Lost

Often confused with

Lost

Disoriented is losing your bearings for a while, often after a sudden change; lost is having no sense of direction, which can last much longer.

See also

Shocked