Word experts differ about how the expression started. Some believe it came from television programs popular in the 1980s. Others believe it began with psychologists and psychiatrists who deal with how people think, feel and act. 词汇专家对这个短语表述出处吃不同意见.有些人认为该短语是出自于20世纪80年代,热门电视节目.另外一些人认为,它出自于心理专家和精神病专家,他们鱼人思考,感觉和行为打交道. One psychologist said, "We Americans have many concerns about controlling our lives. Perhaps we worry too much." 一名心理学家说:"我们美国人对把我人生有很多考虑.可能我们担心太多." She continued, "In many situations, to say you are 'losing it' eases the tension. It is healthy. 她继续说到:"很多情况下,说自己无能为力可以减轻压力,这是有益的. ________________________ People who are "down in the dumps" are sad. They are depressed. 人处于"down in the dumps"的状态是难过的,他们很沮丧.
