Slow Days

Feeling uneasy

A vague sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t say what.

If this feeling is heavy right now, you don’t have to hold it alone. Free support is available.

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Where it sits on the wheel

Uneasy is in the outer ring, under Afraid › Anxious.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

If this feeling were weather, what kind would it be?

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Something that might help right now

Breathing Space

A slow breathing guide. Some people find a few slow breaths help them feel steadier.

Feelings near uneasy

  • Anxious (one ring in)

    Uneasy is a vague sense that something isn’t right; anxious is usually stronger.

  • Worried (also under Anxious)

    Worried knows what it’s worried about; uneasy often can’t say what’s wrong.

  • Nervous (also under Anxious)

    Nervous is tied to something coming up; uneasy is a vaguer sense that something is off.

About the feelings wheel

Uneasy is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.

If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.