What Your Quarantine Coping Mechanism Says About You

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There’s no other way to say it: We are living in the twilight zone. Despite our daily government-approved walks and occasional grocery store runs, we’re basically shut-in indefinitely (except if you’re Florida or Georgia because they’re special or something). But, the rest of us have found new ways to pass the time just to feel something. Here’s what your quarantine coping mechanism says about you. 

1. Aggressively doing challenges on Instagram

   The 30-day song challenge. The weird one of Bill Clinton holding vinyls. This is your way of shouting into the void. No one is going to listen to that obscure album that you posted, but we admire you for trying.

2. Posting your workout routine

   Okay, we get it. You’re conventionally attractive and have an ideal body type, but you don’t have to make the rest of us feel bad.

3. Shaving off the ends of your eyebrows

   You probably went through an emo phase that never really ended. Your bravery is unmatched.

4. Playing Animal Crossing

   You definitely cry during movies and you’re filled with nostalgia. Animal Crossing is the perfect form of escapism because it reminds you of simpler times and gives you the illusion of control.

5. Cutting your own bangs

   Whoever you had a crush on pre-quarantine didn’t text you back and it shows. But you look great!

6. Dying your hair

   You’re quirky and a wild card. Even more so if you chose a color like blue or pink.

7. Trying to get TikTok famous

   Someone important to you is clearly not giving you enough attention right now.

8. Shaving your head

   You are unhinged. But, very intriguing.