okay this is going to sound really stupid. i have a sense of humor like no other so i tend to laugh hysterically a lot of the time. when when i laugh too hard or long i start like suffocating and can't breathe. it is really funny once it is over with but it is embarrassing and scary. is this dangerous? it happens like 10-20 times a day. i can't control my laughter! instead of crying i do that.
2007-10-21 11:49:13 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
No. The worst that will happen is that you will pass out. Once you pass out you will start breathing normally.
2007-10-21 11:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Figment 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think laughing too hard and too often is an AWESOME problem to have, as problems go. Studies show that laughter actually promotes healing and mental health, so don't stifle it. Since you are aware of the scary feeling of not being able to breathe sometimes, I would suggest just staying conscious of this the moment you find something funny, so you can pay attention to how far you go with the ensuing laughter. If you are still concerned, talk it over with a professional, like your doctor. They could refer you to a mental health professional if you are still worried about it. Hey, life is funny and sad and I think it is pretty cool that you are so in touch with the part of you that can laugh at it!
2007-10-21 12:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by AMC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it can kill you. Something to consider is this; laughing is great and good for you, but laughing hysterically many times during the day might be something you want to look into. Especially since you say you can't control it and that you do it instead of crying. It would seem to be indicating that something is bothering you emotionally.
Keep track of what triggers these outbursts and how you were feeling right before one comes on. If you can figure out why you are doing this, you can probably stop it.
2007-10-21 11:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by deedybird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it will "Kill" you but it mite be a little weird that you laughter instead of crying. but I also laugh and after like a few min I can't breathe. so I guess it is normal if you laugh really hard. but hey I am no doctor XP
2007-10-21 11:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by Kumiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frequent laughter can add up to eight years to your life. No, it can't kill you, but you could become faint or actually lose consciousness for a short time. There actually is a condition known as hebephrenia which is inappropriate laughter, for which therapy is required. Live long and prosper!
2007-10-21 12:00:48 · answer #5 · answered by D F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it can kill you but hey if it does at least you will have a smile on your face..lol kidding. Laughing and smiling is good for you. But try to control it so that it does not get to choking and soffocation. You are too too hysterical.. LAUGH but try to control your laughter.
2007-10-21 11:55:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow I can only remember a hand full of times in my entire life that I ever laughed that hard. Will it kill you doubtful you would pass out first due to lack of oxygen then wake up with a splitting headache from it.
2007-10-21 11:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by tannum2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only you can tell if its really serious... if you laughing causes you to actually start suffocating where you are having trouble breathing and you have no control over it... get a psychologist.. if its something that is not that serious than dont worry about it... Only you can decide how serious it is.
2007-10-21 11:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by Ciso101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your best bet is to ask a doctor. I've never heard of anyone dying from laughter... or suffocating while laughing. Maybe there's something else going on.
2007-10-21 11:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
WOW! Try to control it, watch something funny, something that is guaranteed to make you laugh everytime you watch it ( we all have 1 thing that makes us laugh everytime), and just practice, until you get some type of control over it. Thats what I would do if I was in your place. Good luck
2007-10-21 11:54:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋