Do you think that someone who doesn't feel comfortable enough to laugh out loud and enjoy a good laugh or just enjoy being with friends and family can learn?
2006-10-29 05:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by Sandra C 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yep they can. Its called cognitive therapy..they teach how to change the way you think or the way you perceive a situation to reverse the "learned helplessness" you've been accustommed to. They used this for depression, anxiety disorders, social phobias etc!
2006-10-29 05:14:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quote~Abraham Lincoln "People are as happy as they make their minds up to be"
anonymous "would you rather be right or happy?"
It all depends on attitude. Some people have emotional/mental health issues that causes a chemical imbalance which affects their moods and they suffer from all sorts of things that makes it difficult to be happy. But the average person, without a underlying physical/emotional/mental problem can find a happiness within themselves.
anonymous "Happiness is an inside job"
2006-10-29 05:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course. happiness exists in the brain (because of chemicals like endorphin) and is manifested outwardly through laughing or cheering or smiling. not all feelings (including Joy or Sadness) are manifested by the body, but can still be felt. if you want to LEARN how to be happy, go to a counselling session, try hypnosis, or just hang with a group that likes extroverted activity (group sports, poker, clubbing, etc.). good luck!
2006-10-29 05:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by thomas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do-I've had a whole life of violence and general insults and for the past 10 months I've been free of it-I got therapy and stood up for myself-
I have learnt to be positive and hopeful-You can learn to do what you want to do.
Surround yourself with positive people.
2006-10-29 05:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes a lot of effort but yes it can be done
2006-10-29 05:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but they can feel it once in a while.
2006-10-29 05:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by steve w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not without drugs...
2006-10-29 05:15:59 · answer #7 · answered by Cari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋