Eases Anxiety and Fear
Laughter has long been known to help people who are suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or full-blown depression. Laughing reduces tension and stress, and lowers anxiety and irritation, which are all major factors that contribute to the blues. We’re 30 times more likely to laugh when we’re with other people than when we’re alone. Laughter takes the focus away from negative emotions in a more beneficial way than other distractions.