Distraught (6,7)

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beside oneself

'distraught' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for beside oneself that I've seen before include "Irrational, eg with worry" , "Distraught" , "Overcome with worry" , "Lost control, distracted" , "mad" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.

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