Having an anxiety disorder is a bummer and there is simply no way around it. With all the headaches, dizziness, lumps in the throat, panic attacks, urgency, etc you tend to get caught up in your problems and forget to smile much less laugh. But don’t overlook the power of a good laugh. It has been well documented that laughing is a great way to reduce stress and help gain perspective on your problems so do it as much as humanly possible.
If you let it, anxiety can have you all wrapped up in yourself and your dreaded thoughts and symptoms. It can take away any joy you had left and make you feel blue about the future possibility of recovery. It is difficult to be happy when you just don’t feel well but when this happens you have to use other means of finding a feel good alternative to your worries.
Almost every night before I go to bed I look for stand up comedy in the on – demand option of my cable t.v. menu. Now stand up may not be your thing, but everyone has something that makes them laugh out loud. Find that thing for yourself and try to listen or watch that thing whenever you can. Even if you’re only laughing while you’re watching the show, at least your giving your brain and body a chance to relax and rest. Don’t neglect your need for a good laugh and note that even though these news bloopers might not be super funny to you, there is something out there that you will enjoy. Find your comedy muse and use it to get your smile back.
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