not know whether one is coming or going
Utterly lost, befuddled
To not know whether one is coming or going is to be utterly confused or disoriented, unable to think clearly due to stress, busyness, or overwhelming circumstances.
Between the new job, the move, and the baby, I don't know whether I'm coming or going.
The phrase captures a state of mental chaos where even basic decisions feel impossible.
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- in a fogMentally unclear, disoriented
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
- all over the placeScattered without order
- bewildermentState of being baffled
at sixes and sevens · confusion · overwhelm · forgetfulness · hesitation · helplessness · scatterbrained · disorganization · perplexity · multitasking · too many balls in the air · absent-mindedness · can't think straight · overcommitment · frazzled · discombobulated · anxiety · indecisiveness
not know whether one is coming or goingclear-headed
Able to think rationally
have one's wits about one · clearheaded · calm and collected · think straight · level-headed
not know whether one is coming or goingcalm and collected
Emotionally steady, unflustered
cool as a cucumber · unflappable · composed · collected · unflustered
not know whether one is coming or goinghave one's act together
Be competent and prepared
in control · organized · in the driver's seat · in the saddle · know where one stands