From http://www.fotolog.net/emilia03/
Glad to be here...having fun...with you! ;-)
LAUGHING IS HEALTHY
What is humor?
Humor is whatever a person finds funny. However, not everyone finds the same things funny.
What is laughter?
Laughter is how your body responds when you find something funny. (Ha ... Ha ... Ha ...)
What are the good things that happen to my body when I laugh?
It can help my heart beat easier and my blood run smooth.
It can help my body feel more relaxed and less tense.
It can help my body fight diseases.
It can help lessen my pain.
It can help me breathe better.
It can bring tears to my eyes which can clean my eyes.
It can make me feel good all over.
What are the good things that happen to me when I laugh?
It can help me see my problems differently.
It can take my mind off my problems.
It can help me to not take things so seriously.
It can help me feel better about myself.
How can I put humor in my life?
Look for healthy safe ways to make you laugh (that do not hurt others):
Story telling (Family & Personal)
Jokes
Comics/Cartoons
Funny movies, books, tapes, family videos, comedy clubs, T.V. shows like Candid Camera
Friends, clowns, pets
Games, toys, magic tricks
Safe play, hobbies
Learn to look at everything from a funny point of view
Smiling (even when you may not feel like it)
Watching little kids
Doing things that bring you joy
How can I find humor while I`m in the hospital?
Have your family or friends bring you things from home that make you smile for example:
Pictures (family, friends, animals, fun vacation spots)
Funny books, comics, cartoons
Hand held games, puzzles, coloring books
Your favorite pajamas, pillow, blanket, stuffed animal (Yes, even if you`re over 21 years old)
Flowers
Funny cards
Share funny stories with family, friends or the staff of things that happen to you while in the hospital (Make them funny even if they aren’t)
Think of one thing you are grateful for everyday
Make situations bigger and bigger until they seem funny or ridiculous
Ask if there is a PHT humor cart on your unit.
The most important thing to remember is that we can always choose to see the funny side of anything.
So, keep on laughing guys! :-)))
