(idiom) dazed and distracted; scared out of one's wits or driven to despair. Literally describes the loss of one's spirit and soul.

(idiom) extremely frightened; in a state of panic or confusion, as if one has lost their soul

terrified or distraught to the point of losing one's composure; driven to distraction by fear or panic; overwhelmed with distress

to be dazed and driven to distraction; to be beside oneself with fear or anxiety.

To be mired in poverty and frustration; describes being at the end of one's rope and down on one's luck.