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The phrase 'Beside Oneself' describes a distressed person in an extreme emotional state, brought by a situation that causes one to be out of his wit and senses.
Example of use: "I know Daniel saw your girlfriend at the movies last night with another man, but there's no reason to be beside yourself, he's probably her cousin."