Does a comedy movie can help with depression?

United States
May 21, 2009 8:31pm CST
Some people say laugh can help your depressed heart. So, I was thinking, a good joke or a good comedy might help. What do you think about a good comedy. You can laugh about it while watching the movie. After it, you might feel much better. Do you think this method help?
5 responses
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
8 Oct 10
Laughter is best medicine to all disease so as the depression. It will through the pressure in mind and lightens it and feel happy.
@FlaKNMB (831)
• United States
24 May 09
Yes, I absolutely believe watching a comedy can help ease depression. I know it has worked for me more than once. Researchers have done studies that prove laughter is good for one's health. That includes mental health (in the case of depression).
@miamilady (4910)
• United States
22 May 09
If you're feeling down, it's definitely a better idea to watch something funny than to watch something serious. There have been times when I was feeling down that I made sure to only watch comedies. I think it does help a bit. It's not a magic cure, but it's better to be positive and upbeat than to be down.
@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
22 May 09
yes of course, it helps a lot really. when im sad or upset, then im in front of the television or my kids are watching movie which is comedy , i cant help my self not to laugh. and its really good for me because iam not sad anymore, it relieves me. see? LOL
@harryt123 (327)
• United States
22 May 09
I usually watch a comedy or an action movie to help me get my mind off of things going on or to help with my depression and watching a funny movie and causing me to laugh from a funny line that was said or a scene really helps. I suggest this for anyone that wants a quick change in mood.