distraught / dissolved / resolved
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distraught
Being in a state of strong emotional agitation, often crying or very nervous.
Nach dem Streit war sie völlig aufgelöst und konnte kaum sprechen.
After the argument, she was completely distraught and could hardly speak.
'Aufgelöst' is the past participle of the separable verb 'auflösen' (to dissolve / to disband / to resolve). Here it is used like an adjective. The different meanings of 'aufgelöst' come from the different meanings of the verb.
Das Rätsel wurde vom Detektiv aufgelöst.
The riddle was solved by the detective.
The context reveals the meaning: If you are talking about a person, they are emotionally agitated. If it is about a substance in a liquid, it is dispersed. If it refers to a group or a problem, they are ended or resolved.
Das Kind war nach dem Albtraum völlig aufgelöst.
The child was completely distraught after the nightmare.
In the emotional meaning, 'aufgelöst' (distraught) is often intensified by adverbs like 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'ganz' (quite/completely) to describe a state of extreme tension or grief.
Sie rief mich an und war am Telefon ganz aufgelöst.
She called me and was completely distraught on the phone.
When a substance is dispersed in a liquid, the preposition 'in' with the dative is used to name the liquid.
Das Salz ist bereits im Wasser aufgelöst.
The salt is already dissolved in the water.
quiet / calm
'ruhig' and 'aufgelöst' are opposites when talking about feelings. A 'ruhig' person stays composed and does not seem nervous or deeply upset. An 'aufgelöst' person, by contrast, is very emotional, often sad, anxious, or close to tears. So 'ruhig' describes control and composure, while 'aufgelöst' describes strong inner agitation that is usually clearly visible.
Nach dem Anruf kam Frau Klein ganz aufgelöst ins Lehrerzimmer.
After the phone call, Ms. Klein came into the teachers' room completely distraught.
Im Urlaub bleiben wir auch bei kleinen Problemen ruhig.
On vacation, we stay calm even when small problems come up.