Is Laughter the best medicine? / myLot

United Kingdom

April 21, 2011 11:22pm CST

Well not in my case! I have been suffering a severe case of man flu for about a week now and I have been taking every concoction there is to try and clear it up. Nothing has worked, so I thought I would turn to laughter. Nope, that has done nothing to shake off my symptoms of feeling miserable and yuck. I have had my favourite comedy DVDs out and even such classics as Fawlty Towers and Dad's Army haven't sorted me out. If laughter isn't the best medicine, what is? I'd appreciate any help here. Thanks in anticipation.

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Bluedoll

@Bluedoll (16774)

• Canada

3 Jan 12

I say it was the laughter that fixed it. Well it does take the body time to fix things but a little good humour goes a long way. I'm waiting for your next new discussion there Orson. :-)

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

4 Jan 12

Hi Bluedoll

I posted this what seems like eons ago and I guess it is about time I posted a new one, especially as my time is limited. I will have to think quick, but if I don't appear again, I guess you'll know why.

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tiggerific

@tiggerific (230)

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30 May 11

I applaud you first off, in actually admitting you get man flu. This is a rare occassion, men refuse to admit such and it should be noted aha! My nan always gave me a glass of warm lemonade when I was growing up and would get a cold. I think the logic was along the lines of lemon and honey. I think she actually believed it work though. I don't think laughter is the best medicine, I do however think it makes the journey a more plesent one. Get well soon =)

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@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

30 May 11

Hi tiggerific :) I see you too have reached 100 and gained a magnificent 8 star rating. Well done! Yes, I admit I had man flu, but although I am rarely without pain, I hardly ever complain. It's all cleared up now and I did honey and lemon a try. Whether it was that or it had just run it's course I'll never know. :/

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tarachand

@tarachand (3895)

• India

22 Apr 11

As the romancing sage said, Its all in the mind honey! Well, mister what you need is a complete makeover of your mind. And maybe lot of rest will help? Give it time to reboot while you're in cloud cuckoo land? Often a good rest is the best cure, and then try healthy supplements like laughter, maybe a little bit of the dirty old man bit? All de best, young dirty ole man! No offense intended (But what the hell, even if it's offensive can we really do anything about it except complain to the mylot authorities?)

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@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

22 Apr 11

I am not sure if you are offering help here or abusing me. haha So I'll say thanks and hope for the best. Was that the mating call of the cuckoo I just heard? Hmmmm

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tarachand

@tarachand (3895)

• India

22 Apr 11

Sock 'em bub!

thezone

@thezone (9394)

• Ireland

22 May 11

"you dirty old man" I love your user name, it always makes me laugh when i see it. Maybe your user name is the medicine you need and spread your symptoms here on mylot

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thezone

@thezone (9394)

• Ireland

4 Jun 11

Glad to meet you. I think you could be the virus that mylot needs right now

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

30 May 11

Cheers, matey! In that case, I hope it's catching. lol

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Catherine

@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

8 Jul 17

Aw, shame, you did have a bad case of man flu. I will give advice for any future bouts @Orson_Kart . Vitamin C tabs, drink lots of fluids and chicken and veg soup.

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

9 Jul 17

Thanks for the advice.

Did you see I mentioned Faulty Towers in my post?

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Catherine

@bluesa (15023)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

9 Jul 17

@Orson_Kart you're welcome

Ahem, I see you mentioned Fawlty Towers yes

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

9 Jul 17

@bluesa Do you have a favourite episode? I love them all, so it's hard to choose. The one where he thrashes his car with a tree branch is tree-mendous.

I might have to watch them all again to decide. Difficult.

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No One

@Chellezhere (5363)

• United States

23 Feb

I know I am almost thirteen years too late with responding to this, but I have unsuccessfully tried laughter, too. I think there are certain viruses we simply must ride out until they have run their course.

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

24 Feb

Hi Chelé, It’s never too late, especially as I thought I was dying 13 years ago. I am still here, so that can only be a good thing. I’ve got through a number of viruses since then, including covid, so I must be a tough old soldier. I still like to look for fun in most things, but it’s getting harder. The finding I mean

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

24 Feb

@Chellezhere I know what you mean. I’ve been cancelled on here a few times.

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No One

@Chellezhere (5363)

• United States

24 Feb

@Orson_Kart Yes, it has been getting harder, and that would stop if people would get over themselves, stop being offended and cancelling everything they find offensive.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71676)

• United States

30 Dec 17

Man flu is the worst it turns men into miserabe whiners who think they are dying lol

Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

28 Jan 12

hi orson kart If its not yielding to anty thing nows the time ]to vie up and see your doctor. this is 10 months later but I had the flU at C hristmas and kept trying things and cou gh grew worse. I was spittikng up blood flecked sputum so went to doctor . Bronchial pneumpnia so was put on antibiotics and told to get a lot of rest with plenty of fluids. Now finally the month is nearly gone of Janary and I am now feeling g reat again. so hope you did not wait tpp long to get medical help.

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

31 Jan 12

Hi Hatley! I had forgotten about this and thankfully I am well over my problems. I am sorry you have been suffering, but at least it's not man flu which is far worse, as every man knows.

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obe212003

@obe212003 (2299)

• Philippines

22 Apr 11

take vitamin C, fluids, fruits, and rest... though laughter really makes one feel 'good' inside, it is considered as the best medicine since it is free, stimulates circulation, releases tension in our face muscles..

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

22 Apr 11

Sounds like good advice and I have been following it bar the rest. I have a 4 day break from work so I will chill and hopefully it will do the trick. Ta!

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pogi253

@pogi253 (1586)

• Philippines

28 Apr 11

Laughter lessens pain, increases job performance, connects people expressively, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain. Laughter establishes an optimistic emotional climate and a sense of connection between two people, In fact, some researchers think that the major function of laughter is to bring people together. And all the health benefits of laughter may merely result from the social support that laughter stimulates.

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

14 May 11

Sounds good to me. :)

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albert911

@albert911 (168)

• Thailand

22 Apr 11

A temporaly change in life style might help, redecorating your home, sports, a holiday,..... If Fawlty Towers is your -or better, was your favorite comedy, how about getting hold on to one of the Monthy Python's classics? That might cheer you up sufficiently to drag you out of the self-distructive down swing caused by flu. If nothing helps, get drunk with your mates. A night out with them might put an en to your influenca.

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@sukravani (12)

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23 Apr 11

laughter makes people happy and give them he strength that nothing to worry

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

23 Apr 11

I think you're right. :)

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caterinasmile8

@caterinasmile8 (153)

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10 May 11

Aparantly Laughter uses less muscles that a frown by 5x so it is healthy for us. Perhaps rather than seeking the true comedians we should attempt to laugh at ourselves, simply by looking in the mirror and pulling strange faces at ourselvees. It may help to imaging that we are trying to make someone else laugh while we do this, so the focus is taken off ourselves. It might be worth a shot just make sure you don't let those frown lines get away with it. Good luck!!!

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Gruffydd Rhydderch

@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

14 May 11

Are you trying to say I am funny looking? :P If it's worth a shot, I hope it's a fine single malt....or two.

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rubbershot

@rubbershot (173)

• Kenya

29 Jan 12

Man flu? Never heard of that but laughter is ment to get you in a better mood, not to treat you fully.

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@Orson_Kart (6149)

• United Kingdom

31 Jan 12

Yes, man flu is a terrible affliction we men in the west have to suffer without any sympathy from the womenfolk. They might consider it a touch of the sniffles, but we know it's worse, much worse and we need loads of tlc.