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Posted by homewood on July 12, 2002, at 12:07:43
Does anyone feel they have an unusual sense of humor as a result of depression? For example, enjoying very dry sarcasm, puns, oxymorons....just wondering if i have more material to discuss with my therapist...hehehehe...
Posted by Gabbi on July 12, 2002, at 13:57:39
In reply to Depression and Humor, posted by homewood on July 12, 2002, at 12:07:43
Yeh,I think it was Mark Twain who said "Tragedy over time equals humor" It happens to a lot of us survival I guess... I saw a Christmas card by a mentally Ill cartoonist..his name is Callahaghn I think who probably only didn't get strung up by the P.C crowd because he is mentally ill, But I loved it, It was called *Christmas in the Psych ward*
The patients were in Choir position in their blue Gowns singing "Do you hear what I hear?"
Posted by Mr Beev on July 12, 2002, at 14:54:27
In reply to Depression and Humor, posted by homewood on July 12, 2002, at 12:07:43
I remember a Valentine's Day card a couple of decades ago which upset many
people and which was later pulled from the market:Roses are red
Violets are blue,
I'm schizophrenic
And so am I.
Regards,
Mr Beev
Posted by paxvox on July 12, 2002, at 21:22:50
In reply to Depression and Humor, posted by homewood on July 12, 2002, at 12:07:43
Actually, I think it's the sense of humor that separates those who "survive" from those who succumb.
I have found that if you can't laugh at life, it will take the life out of you. Whereas BY laughing at life, we garner some sublime victory of sorts, even if short-lived.
Too, I have also discovered that if people cannot laugh at themselves, then they are not funny. Some of my heartiest guffaws have been at my own foibles!
ANDDDD........ if you belive what "they" say, laughing has therapeutic properties that makes one live longer, healthier lives.
So, here's to a jolly belly-rolling, tear-making knee slapping sense of humor.
PAX
Posted by Gabbi on July 12, 2002, at 22:00:04
In reply to Re: Depression and Humor » homewood, posted by paxvox on July 12, 2002, at 21:22:50
I'm still stumbling over that living longer part...maybe I should stop laughing at myself.
Posted by shar on July 12, 2002, at 22:37:50
In reply to Re: Depression and Humor, posted by Gabbi on July 12, 2002, at 13:57:39
Posted by BekkaH on July 13, 2002, at 0:39:59
In reply to Re: Depression and Humor, posted by Gabbi on July 12, 2002, at 13:57:39
> I saw a Christmas card by a mentally Ill cartoonist..his name is Callahaghn I think who probably only didn't get strung up by the P.C crowd because he is mentally ill,
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Hi. If I'm not mistaken, I think it's John Callahan. Isn't he the quadriplegic? He is brilliant! One of my favorite cartoons is one he did a while back. It's a picture of a church with a sign outside that reads: "Beware of DOGMA." Shall I post that on the PB Faith board?
From what I understand, Callahan used to live dangerously. He drank and/or took all kinds of illicit drugs and ended up in a nearly-fatal automobile crash. As a result of that accident, he was almost totally paralyzed. I believe he draws using a pen in his mouth. Correct me if I'm wrong. I think that's the one you're talking about.
Bekka
Posted by Gabbi on July 13, 2002, at 0:59:08
In reply to Re: Depression and Humor, posted by BekkaH on July 13, 2002, at 0:39:59
He definately deserves proper credit!
Glad to know someone else loves him!
Posted by Gabbi on July 13, 2002, at 1:02:33
In reply to John Callahan's the guy Bekka, Thanks, posted by Gabbi on July 13, 2002, at 0:59:08
Posted by BekkaH on July 13, 2002, at 1:03:28
In reply to John Callahan's the guy Bekka, Thanks, posted by Gabbi on July 13, 2002, at 0:59:08
I think he has a website. I'm going to log on and see if I can get some of his books.
And what about Gary Larson? Let's not forget Gary Larson.
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