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How Each Zodiac Sign Pretends To Be Okay When They’re Actually Falling Apart

Admitting you’re struggling can be a very difficult thing to do.

It can be scary to reach out for help and share that you’re hurting with others. Maybe you hide your pain because you’re afraid of being a burden or because opening up makes you feel way too vulnerable to bear. Whatever the reason may be, you cover up your aching to make sure no one sees and believes you’re doing just fine (even if you’re not).

Here is how each zodiac pretends to be okay (even though they’re actually falling to pieces).

Aries (March 21st to April 19th)

They act more impulsively than usual.

When Aries is feeling some type of way, they begin to give in to their impulses even more than they typically do. They’ll blame it on being the wild friend who is just having a good time. However, the reality of the situation is that Aries feels completely out of control.

Taurus (April 20th to May 21st)

They shop. A lot.

When Taurus is beginning to fall to pieces, they believe in one type of therapy and one type of therapy only, and that is of the retail variety. Taurus loves fancy things and will treat themselves to no end when they are hurting. They use material items as a salve for their wounds but it is only because they don’t want to do the healing necessary to actually solve their problems.

Gemini (May 22nd to June 21st)

They absolutely refuse to spend time alone.

When Gemini is having trouble keeping it together, they refuse to do anything on their own. They jam-pack their calendar full of social outings and activities so they don’t have to be alone with their own thoughts for even a second and think about everything that’s weighing on them.

Cancer (June 22nd to July 22nd)

They go out a lot more than usual.

When Cancer is struggling in a major way, they leave their house more than they usually would. As the homebody of the zodiac, it is different for Cancer to be the friend who tries to make plans to go out and party, but when they are falling apart, Cancer wants to keep themselves afloat by staying distracted.

Leo (July 23rd to August 22nd)

They’re overly positive.

When Leo is having a tough time, they try to find every silver lining they can (even if no silver lining actually exists). Leo does this as both a means of overcompensation and also to try and show others how resilient and strong they are in the face of adversity. They never want to seem weak or needy, so hide their vulnerability at all costs.

Virgo (August 23rd to September 22nd)

They focus solely on their friends’ problems instead of facing their own.

When a Virgo is falling apart, they’ll do anything to feel in control again. But sometimes, it’s too difficult to face the fallout of their own making and so they turn to their friends’ woes. They will do anything and everything to fix the things going wrong in their friends’ lives and call it being a good friend when it is really a means of avoidance.

Libra (September 23rd to October 22nd)

They go inward.

When Libra is having a difficult time, you won’t know it. Because you literally won’t see them. At all. Libra will not text you back or make plans with you. They will be more flighty than you’ve ever seen. They may claim it is because they are “just busy” but it really is because they are falling apart.

Scorpio (October 23rd to November 22nd)

They go full ghost.

When a Scorpio is aching beyond belief, they don’t want anyone else to see because it makes them feel too vulnerable. And so, they ghost pretty much everyone in their life until they feel like they are in a better place.

Sagittarius (November 23rd to December 21st)

They book a random trip.

When a Sagittarius isn’t doing so hot, they believe that the problem has to be their surroundings. And so, they attempt to remedy the situation by booking a random trip. It can literally be somewhere nearby or across the country. As long as they can pack a suitcase and skip town for a few days, they’re on board so they can get their head back on right.

Capricorn (December 22nd to January 20th)

They throw themselves into personal development projects to try and fix how broken they feel.

When Capricorn is secretly falling apart, they don’t want anyone to know it. They want everyone to think they’re Just Fine and are Thriving. One way they do this is by putting themselves through various personal growth projects. They say they’re doing it out of self-love and to challenge themselves but it is really because they are desperate to fix all of what they believe is wrong with them.

Aquarius (January 21st to February 18th)

They become super active on social media.

When Aquarius is not feeling their best, they suddenly become extremely active on social media. They will post tons of Instagram Stories of their obscure interests, they will binge Tweet, they will update their Facebook Status, and will make sure you know how much fun they’re supposedly having on Snapchat. Aquarius does this so they appear to be their zany, unpredictable selves, but it is really because they do not want to be seen hurting as much as they are.

Pisces (February 19th to March 20th)

They self-isolate and say it’s because they’re “just tired.”

When Pisces is falling to pieces, they are hard to reach. You can expect plenty of missed texts and declines to plans from Pisces when they are hurting. When you ask them if they’re okay, do not expect a straight answer. In fact, they will just say it’s because they’re exhausted and just aren’t up for socializing.