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33. Self-Deprecating Humor: Am I Crying or Laughing?
Manage episode 348337956 series 3338809
For gay men, humor has played a central role in their resiliency and helped get them through tough times. However, one form of humor, self-deprecating, can become a problem and may actually signify deeper issues.
In this episode, we’re discussing the role self-esteem and humor play as a coping mechanism for stressful emotions, signs that our self-deprecating jokes may be negatively impacting how we view ourselves, and how we can break this cycle.
Additional Resources:
- Self-Deprecating Definition
- Self-Deprecating Humor
- Self-Depreciation: Why Do We Do It?
- Making Sense of Self-Esteem
- Humor as a Coping Mechanism
- How Camp and Gallows Humor Keep Us Alive and Resilient
- The Gay Humorist as Public Man
- Being Humorous & Seeking Diversion: Promoting Healthy Coping Skills Among LGBTQ+ Youth
- Is the Use of Humor Associated with Anger Management? The Assessment of Individual Differences in Humor Styles in Spain
- When Does Self-Deprecating Humor Become Detrimental?
100 episoder
Manage episode 348337956 series 3338809
For gay men, humor has played a central role in their resiliency and helped get them through tough times. However, one form of humor, self-deprecating, can become a problem and may actually signify deeper issues.
In this episode, we’re discussing the role self-esteem and humor play as a coping mechanism for stressful emotions, signs that our self-deprecating jokes may be negatively impacting how we view ourselves, and how we can break this cycle.
Additional Resources:
- Self-Deprecating Definition
- Self-Deprecating Humor
- Self-Depreciation: Why Do We Do It?
- Making Sense of Self-Esteem
- Humor as a Coping Mechanism
- How Camp and Gallows Humor Keep Us Alive and Resilient
- The Gay Humorist as Public Man
- Being Humorous & Seeking Diversion: Promoting Healthy Coping Skills Among LGBTQ+ Youth
- Is the Use of Humor Associated with Anger Management? The Assessment of Individual Differences in Humor Styles in Spain
- When Does Self-Deprecating Humor Become Detrimental?
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