One coping technique that has worked for me throughout the
years of my struggles is laughing. Laughing is a free and fun way to enjoy you.
Usually, I laugh with the help of my friends, but I always enjoy making myself
laugh as well. I know it might sound really simple and doesn’t seem like it
would actually help if you are feeling down, but trust me, it does. However, I don’t
want you to think a serious mental illness can be laughed off, because it can’t.
Allowing a dosage of laughter into your everyday life will indeed make you feel
better. The sound of raging laughter is more contagious than a cough, yawn, or
sneeze.
Even more, there are great health benefits to laughing as
well. First, laughing relaxes your whole body, relieving stress and tension. Your
muscles will be relaxed for about up to 45 minutes after a good laugh. Second,
laughing reduces stress hormones and increases immune cells, creating a
stronger immune system, keeping you healthier. A final example is that laughter
triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. In all,
laughter makes you feel better. It adds extra joy to your life, improves mood,
and relaxes your body.
I love to laugh. I love to make others laugh. If I need a
good laugh, I usually got to YouTube and type in “funny animal videos” or “babies
laughing” and I usually find a good laugh. If you need a good laugh, visit this
website that has great jokes that will make you laugh! (They make me laugh, at
least.)
Here's a video of funny dogs! :)
Keep Calm & Cope On!
