Lose self-control is a phrase that describes the act of not being able to control one's emotions or behavior. The crossword solutions for this phrase are FLIP (4 letters) and GOAPE (5 letters). FLIP is an acronym for 'Frenzied, Loss of Inhibition, Panic, Emotional Outburst' which is a description of the state of mind when someone has lost self-control. GOAPE stands for 'Going On A Psychotic Episode' which is another way of saying that someone has lost their self-control.