Depression’s Secret Weapon: Part One
Can you imagine that there is something you have been doing all of your life, that you could do right now if you wanted to and it would give you a much needed break from your depression? What is it? Laughing! That’s right – laughter is depression’s secret weapon.
What makes you laugh? Who do you laugh most with? Who makes you laugh by just thinking about them?
Thinking about the Smothers Brothers or Tim Conway gets me started laughing right away. In case you are a lot younger than me, they were the Jerry Seinfeld and Ray Romano of my day.
The person I laugh the most with is my sister. We have been laughing together for over 60 years! I don’t think anyone else finds us that funny but we are each other’s best audience. We can laugh at the stupidest things or at nothing at all. Do you have someone like that?
Can you listen to someone laughing without laughing yourself? Come on now, it is contagious, right?
I remember when I was a little girl and I was pouting about something, one of my parents would attempt to get me laughing. Boy did that make me mad! I wanted to stay pouting. I wanted sympathy and understanding. I knew that if I started laughing I would lose my pout position instantly. Even as a child I knew that it was impossible to laugh and pout at the same time.
We have all heard the admonition “laughter is the best medicine” and I am sure we agree that it is true.
I would like to propose that it is one of the best ‘depression getaways’ ever!
Treat yourself to a little ‘depression getaway’ right now and laugh! If you can’t laugh for no reason at all, go visit The Smothers Brothers or Tim Conway or find another site that you know will get you laughing.
Oh aren’t these boys having a wonderful giggle?
What does this have to do with you? Have you had a good laugh lately? Do you need one? Are you willing to try?
This week you are going to discover the benefits of depression’s secret weapon - laughter.
I am so glad you dropped by today. Join me again at ‘Depression Getaway’ and together we will live, share, laugh, care, learn, discover, forgive and recover.
Don’t give up, I’m praying for you!
Wendy Love
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Thanks Wendy
lots of love and laughter
Elaine
Awesome website. Way to go!
Thanks Rita!
Great Post and so true.. Laughter is a great healer!! I will be back for more… Thanks for sharing
Shauna,
Thanks for coming by! I have checked out your delightful blog, subscribed and added you to my blogroll. Hope you will do the same. Looking forward to more….
I love to laugh, especially with my sister. I can remember tears running down my face laughing at Smothers brothers!
Me too! Me too! Me too!
Hi Wendy.. I added you to my blogroll.. Love your blog!! Have a great week..
Shauna,
Thanks for dropping by and thanks for adding me to your blogroll!