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mixed–up

mixed–up /ˈmɪkstˈʌp/ adjective
mixed–up
/ˈmɪkstˈʌp/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIXED–UP
[more mixed–up; most mixed–up] informal
1 
: confused and usually emotionally troubled : not capable of making good decisions about life
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2 
: confusing, difficult to understand, and filled with problems
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— often written as two separate words when used following a verb
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— see also mix up at 1mix