fall into oneself

psychology behavior

The phrase "fall into oneself" describes a state of turning inward, either for deep reflection or as a reaction to external discomfort.

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Definition

C1Psychology

(introspective, meditative)To enter a deeply reflective or meditative state, focusing on one's inner thoughts and emotions.

Example

He fell into himself, losing track of time as he pondered life's complexities.

C1Behavior

(emotional, withdrawn)To become shy or withdrawn, often due to feelings of discomfort or insecurity.

Example

She fell into herself, avoiding eye contact and speaking less when she felt overwhelmed.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fall into oneself":

fall into fall together fall down fall in forget oneself fall back fall on fall over lose oneself fall down on fall to find oneself fall upon fall for fall up fall to the ground fall out fall to pieces feel oneself fall due falling together fall through take a tumble fall into a trap fall flat on one's face fall off one's perch fall off fall away fall apart let oneself go falling out fall in with fall in love carry oneself fall behind take the fall fall asleep keep to oneself fall from grace be oneself sort oneself out drop into top oneself pick oneself up off the floor fall foul keel over cave in