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The result showed that laughter therapy was helpful in improving quality of life and cancer symptoms in some areas for cancer survivors. Improvements were seen in the area of depression, anxiety and stress levels. There were limited harmful side effects. Laughter therapy should be used in conjunction with other cancer treatment. [40]
[40] [41] However, several studies have supported the hypothesis that the runner's high is due to the release of endocannabinoids rather than that of endorphins. [42] Endorphins may contribute to the positive effect of exercise on anxiety and depression. [43] The same phenomenon may also play a role in exercise addiction.
Crying associated with PBA may be incorrectly interpreted as depression; laughter may be embarrassing, anger can be debilitating. It is therefore critical for families and caregivers to recognize the pathological nature of PBA and the reassurance that this is an involuntary syndrome that is manageable.
Standup comedian Gary Gulman mines his lifelong struggles with depression to entertain — and educate. He will appear at Alpert Jewish Family Service’s 20th annual No Excuse for Abuse evening ...
Depression may be related to the same brain mechanisms that control the cycles of sleep and wakefulness. Depression may be related to abnormalities in the circadian rhythm, [24] or biological clock. A well synchronized circadian rhythm is critical for maintaining optimal health.
The constant search for approval may cause mental health issues such as anxiety or depression and when untreated can lead to suicide in extreme situations. [8] Laughter can evolve as a medium for self-preservation, detaching the individual from any adversity faced allowing for perceived control over uncomfortable situations.
Paradoxical laughter has been consistently identified as a recurring emotional-cognitive symptom in schizophrenia diagnosis. Closely linked to paradoxical laughter is the symptom; inappropriate affect, defined by the APA Dictionary of Psychology as "emotional responses that are not in keeping with the situation or are incompatible with expressed thoughts or wishes". [3]
Alcohol consumption causes an increase in the release of β-Endorphins within the regions of the brain's reward system. Regular and long-term consumption of alcohol consequently leads to a deficit in the levels of β-Endorphins that requires continuous consumption of alcohol to replenish.