How You Deal With Anxiety, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

ARIES

When anxiety strikes, Aries’ primary stress response is pure rage and fury. They act impulsively and pivot to the worst-case scenario instead of thinking with logic. The feeling of no longer having control over their emotions will send Aries into a downward spiral of apprehension. 

TAURUS

Taurus is excellent at compartmentalizing their emotions. Their response to anxiety and stress is naturally optimistic, and they can quickly change their demeanor. They may get kicked down occasionally but never stay down long.

GEMINI

Gemini handles anxiety by keeping busy. Their go-to coping mechanism is to throw themselves into projects to keep their mind, body, and souls occupied. 

CANCER

Ruled by the moon, Cancer is best known for emotional depth, which can sometimes be to its detriment. When feeling stressed or anxious, Cancer will hide away for protection. 

LEO

When stressed, Leo will do what it takes to power through whatever has challenged them. They like to tackle their demons head-on and will continue to show up even during unfavorable circumstances.

VIRGO

When Virgo is stressed, they become consumed with constant overthinking and worry. They can’t help but play scenarios through their mind looking for a solution. They may suffer in their personal and work lives when anxiety takes over until they can feel like themselves again.

LIBRA

Libra is known as being the most social of all the zodiac signs. They’re at their best when surrounded by people they love and care for. When they feel stressed or anxious, they isolate themselves from being sociable altogether. 

SCORPIO

Scorpios tend to withdraw from their day-to-day obligations and avoid social commitments altogether. Their mind goes directly to the worst-case scenario, quickly sending them downward. As a fixed sign, they do not like change or letting go, making it particularly challenging to move past negative emotions.

SAGITTARIUS

A Sag becomes overly productive when feeling stressed or anxious. They must stay active and busy as possible to suppress those anxious thoughts. Their self-awareness is remarkably high, allowing them to look at the bigger picture rather than the current moment. They stay busy and keep a positive mindset because that is what Sagittarians do best.

AQUARIUS

Aquarians have a tremendous imagination. This makes them more susceptible to anxiety than the other zodiac signs. Their mind starts to wander, and they will end up spiraling out of control with negative thoughts. They will begin to act passive-aggressive and be cold to those around them.

CAPRICORN

Capricorn responds to anxious thoughts and stress by doing the following: work and work some more. They tend to drown themselves in labor, hoping to forget they were nervous. What usually ends up happening is quite the opposite. 

PISCES

Pisces often fly under the radar when anxious, fleeing the stressful situation altogether. They are best known for living in their version of fantasyland, a direct response to stress and trauma. Pisces need alone time to feel all the feels and unleash any tension.