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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / July 2004Laughter is a healer
Thought I should share a little trick with the group.... Whenever you're having a bad day, stick on some comedy in the evening - videos, DVDs, you can even get tapes and CDs of stand-up acts (try amazon.co.uk?). Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble, Eddie Murphy, Bill Bailey, Greg Proops.... whoever makes you laugh. When we feel happy the brain is less sensitive to pain - trust me, I studied psychology for 3 years. The brain is just an extension of the body. In fact, you could see the brain as just a thermostat for the body - thats what its for, it regulates body chemistry. When we're in a good mood, it affects the whole body, not just the brain. Psychology is definately another way to deal with arthritis, and comedy is a good way to get a good night's sleep (for me at least). But don't listen to it in bed, that'll just keep you awake - listen before you go to bed. That's all folks James Well said and a good idea James. thanks Harv > Thought I should share a little trick with the group.... Whenever you're > having a bad day, stick on some comedy in the evening - videos, DVDs, you [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > James James, I have believed in the use of comedy to aid many things... but sometimes ya just gotta weep and get it out of your system then keep on going. donnah > Thought I should share a little trick with the group.... Whenever you're > having a bad day, stick on some comedy in the evening - videos, DVDs, you [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > James Donnah, I'd agree over that, usually. But even though I was started the evening feeling cruddy, watching Robin Williams live (on Broadway?) DVD nearly had me needing Depends; and I felt so good afterwards.  SignatureAdelle D. Stavis, Esq. > James, I have believed in the use of comedy to aid many things... > but sometimes ya just gotta weep and get it out of your system then [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > > > James Don't you just LOVE that DVD?? I got it as a gift a little over a year ago, and whenever I get really down, I put it on. No matter how many times I've watched it, he can still have me laughing so hard that I'm in tears!! I love the whole bit he does on breast implants! But the entire DVD is mega excellent!!! If any of you have not yet seen it - buy it, rent it, get it at the library - but make sure you see it!! To me, he's the funniest man on the planet!! Carole :) > Donnah, > > I'd agree over that, usually. But even though I was started the evening > feeling cruddy, watching Robin Williams live (on Broadway?) DVD nearly had > me needing Depends; and I felt so good afterwards. > Don't you just LOVE that DVD?? I got it as a gift a little over a year > ago, and whenever I get really down, I put it on. No matter how many [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > library - but make sure you see it!! To me, he's the funniest man on > the planet!! you did it - that's going on our list for the next trip to Hollywod video! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare What's it rated? I love Robin Williams, but sometimes he gets a little profane. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Don't you just LOVE that DVD?? I got it as a gift a little over a year > ago, and whenever I get really down, I put it on. No matter how many [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > feeling cruddy, watching Robin Williams live (on Broadway?) DVD nearly had > > me needing Depends; and I felt so good afterwards. Forget a little. It was very profane. And extraordinarily funny! Not sure of the official rating, but I would give it an R leaning to NC 17. And I mean very profane. Not only the bit on breast implants, but an incredibly funny routine on cunnilingus. Can't remember more of the routines, because it's been so long since I saw it. I just remember my face hurting because I was laughing so hard, and having to take a potty break so I wouldn't pee my pants. SignatureAdelle D. Stavis, Esq. > What's it rated? I love Robin Williams, but sometimes he gets a little > profane. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > had > > > me needing Depends; and I felt so good afterwards. > I'd agree over that, usually. But even though I was started the evening > feeling cruddy, watching Robin Williams live (on Broadway?) DVD nearly had > me needing Depends; and I felt so good afterwards. Iagree with Donnah that sometimes you absolutely have to cry just to release that pressure valve - sometimes you feel so lousy you can't laugh. I also think laughter is on of the greatest things for helping us feel better when we can laugh! What has really sucked was the times when my ribcage hurt so badly that laughter and crying were both prohibitively painful. Still can't really bawl my eyes out or laugh hysterically without it hurting like the devil, but at least I can laugh some now. poor Mike, it just about broke his heart when I couldn't laugh! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare |
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