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I had to spend a week or so in the hospital last year. A minor (ear infection) turned into some major problems for my (immune system). I was fairly depressed and frustrated one night after my doctor had given me the news that still more tests would be needed, which meant another few days in an uncomfortable bed with people poking and prodding at me.
As I thought about it, the pain began again, and I was sure that my condition might only become more serious. About the time I began to wonder if I would ever see my own home again, my best friend from high school stopped by. She was, quite literally, our class clown. She always had great joke on the tip of her tongue. She was the (mascot) at the football games because her antics were so funny. Even now I can't help but smile when I think about her.
Two hours after she left, I felt great. I had no pain when I woke up the next morning, and that evening, all of my test results were positive. A miracle? Actually, yes. Study after study has indicated that humor has interesting healing powers.
One way that humor can help to heal is that it literally changes our outlook on life. As we laugh, we have trouble seeing life's difficulties the same way. Suddenly, our problems don't seem quite as bad. Humor allows one to distance him/herself from (a painful physical or medical situation) while also acknowledging that he or she is in such a situation.
This change in (perspective) is a powerful healing force. Distancing yourself from a distressing situation allows you to view certain circumstances from a more objective perspective, and this can help you extract powerful emotions that focus on your pain or sorrow. In doing this, you do not reject the painful (circumstances) surrounding you, but acknowledge the reality of your situation - the good with the bad.
Recent mental health studies have shown that laughter can (stimulate) areas of the brain that release endorphins, helping us to see our situation more clearly.