50 Confusing Posts That Are Funny And Sad At The Same Time (New Pics)

Tragicomedy, as a genre, has existed for more than 23 centuries. It paradoxically blends the sad andthe funny, proving that things are rarely just black and white. Seriousness as well as absurdity coexist in real life too, and the “Funny and Sad” online community is just one proof of that.With more than 1 million members, it shares life’s moments that are equally as tragic as they arecomedic.After all, life can’t always be sunshine and rainbows, and when hardship hits, it can be better to deal with it in a humorous way.While you’re scrolling through, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Jennifer Toof, LPC, NCC, an expert in trauma and owner ofTrauma Informed Counseling & Consulting, who kindly agreed to tell us more about coping with humor.This post may includeaffiliate links.

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Another Chinese Propaganda. /S

Thank God It’s Not The 1920s Anymore… Right…?

“Humor serves as a defense mechanism, meaning it can be an unconscious psychological response to protect people from feelings ofanxiety, threats to self-esteem, and things that they don’t want to think about or deal with,” trauma expert Jennifer Toof toldBored Panda.“So in tragic or sad moments, some people turn to humor to cope, and, since it’s unconscious, they may not even realize they are using humor in that way,” she said.

“So in tragic or sad moments, some people turn to humor to cope, and, since it’s unconscious, they may not even realize they are using humor in that way,” she said.

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And The Cycle Continues

Dealing with hard times with humor has physical and emotional benefits, according to research. “Laughter releases endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, all of which are associated with improved mood,” explains Toof.“It also decreases the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, meaning it can make people feel less stressed and more relaxed. Even the act of smiling has been found to release chemicals associated with happiness and stress relief.Humor can also distract us from things that are overwhelmingly difficult, and it helps us reframe situations, making a potentially scary, sad, or traumatic situation appear less threatening.”

“It also decreases the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, meaning it can make people feel less stressed and more relaxed. Even the act of smiling has been found to release chemicals associated with happiness and stress relief.

Humor can also distract us from things that are overwhelmingly difficult, and it helps us reframe situations, making a potentially scary, sad, or traumatic situation appear less threatening.”

Wish There Was Hell; Oh Wait We Live In It

Damn Lol

Modern Problems, Modern Solutions

Meanwhile, only focusing on thebad thingsin life can trap us in a loop of anxiety and even self-criticism.“Negative thinking patterns can include only paying attention to failures and ignoring successes, black or white thinking (e.g., ‘If I get anything less than an A+ on this test, I’m a failure’), labeling oneself based on mistakes (e.g., ‘I’m a loser, an idiot’), [and] mind-reading (e.g., ‘Everyone will think I’m a loser for not getting this promotion’),” saidEmma Morton, an expert of psychology, in aprevious interviewwith Bored Panda.

Meanwhile, only focusing on thebad thingsin life can trap us in a loop of anxiety and even self-criticism.

“Negative thinking patterns can include only paying attention to failures and ignoring successes, black or white thinking (e.g., ‘If I get anything less than an A+ on this test, I’m a failure’), labeling oneself based on mistakes (e.g., ‘I’m a loser, an idiot’), [and] mind-reading (e.g., ‘Everyone will think I’m a loser for not getting this promotion’),” saidEmma Morton, an expert of psychology, in aprevious interviewwith Bored Panda.

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Jesus Was A Pacifist

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Despite all the benefits of coping with humor, like any defense mechanism, it can become an issue when it’s overused to avoid dealing with problems, says Toof. “In the short term, after a difficult situation, humor can help someone put distance between themselves and an overwhelming experience, but the underlying trauma will remain there if it’s not addressed and resolved.”

The Ideal Utopia, Simply Being Allowed To Be Safe

Happens Every Night

Yes!!!

Another potential downside is the possibility of hurting others. “That is, humor that is inappropriate or at the expense of others can be hurtful and harmful,” explains Toof. “People would be wise to their best judgment about what’s appropriate or hurtful when making jokes in front of other people during hard times.”

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Interestingly, many comedians use humor to cope and hide their struggles behind comedy. Like Robin Williams, who prematurely passed away at 63, or like Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor, and Woody Allen, who spoke or joked about depression and lack of self-worth that followed them in the past or even present.

Us History Is Full Of Darkness

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He’s Not Even

That’s Why It’s Called The American “Dream”

Oh No!

One thing is clear: humor is a great aid in helping us cope with hardships, but jokes alone can’t eliminate the issues that plague our lives. As the author of Brain World Magazineperfectly put it, “Laughter may be the best medicine, but it isn’t a perfect medicine.”

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