We can see this disease or illness as a hopeless time or as a chance to take stock of our life. Humor can be used as a tool to celebrate life. Humor can temporarily take away the upsets in our life. We need to allow humor to happen, to be open to it, use it, not push it away or try to force it. Just let it come into our world and the world of our loved ones, families and medical people we have to deal with.
Techniques Learn to think funny.
Look for the funny and outrageous side of every situation. Learn to laugh at yourself, not in a put-down way but in a way to say it's OK to make mistakes and still laugh about it. Don't take yourself too seriously, but do take your responsibilities toward others as serious. Share your laughter with others. Assess the situation, know the audience, establish rapport, and ask if the humor is appropriate, timely and useful.