Losing It:  It's Hard When You Lose Control

"I am afraid I am losing it."

"Am I losing it?"

"I must be losing it."

"losing it." At least that is what you would think from hearing them talk. They use the expression when they feel they are losing control. It can mean losing emotional control. Or losing the ability to do something. Or losing mental powers.

losing it eases the tension. It is healthy. And most people who say they are having a problem are not losing it." People may feel more like they are losing it when they are "down in the dumps."