I think you're right on about that, Mike. People who don't make a lot of endorphins need to laugh a lot more than...ahem..."normal" people.

I try, every day, to do something for someone else, something just for myself, and something for no damned good reason at all. Most days, that takes all day to do it. But when I hit all 3, I call it good. I didn't live it entirely selfishly, I didn't take it all too seriously, and just maybe, somebody else got something out of me being here sucking up oxygen. (I classify having a good laugh as doing something for me. Season to taste.)

I agree. Laughter is the best medicine! If I could not laugh at this whole mess I would probably kill myself! Keep on laughing!

I have a rather silly cat who makes me laugh and a husband who's not just funny but a real sweetheart.

I try to add "laughter therapy" to my days, too. My son is an absolute hoot so it's pretty easy. I figure if stress makes symptoms worse then joy and relaxation should make them better, right? Laughter relieves stress, that is documented... My only pause is that I got sick at the happiest time of my entire life. Still laughter is definitely helpful!