Let's Share A Laugh

[Heartofgold]

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you because of your condition (FND)?

[bobbybobb]

now if you asked, whats the worst thing thats happened, you'd of got about 10000 answers in 3 seconds. ok slight over exaggeration on my part.

[DonandLisa in reply to bobbybobb]

Yep

[Heartofgold in reply to bobbybobb]

Well, the way I see it, if you can't laugh at yourself - that makes you part of your own problems. That's no way to be. I once had a Liliputian Hallucination and the spice jars in my top cabinet in my kitchen were bigger than me, and really far away, so I couldn't reach them (they were really right at my fingertips). I felt so short that I walked away, shrugged and we ate cereal for dinner. I thought it was kind of funny. It was at a weird time, unannounced, and just odd....all you can do is laugh at things like that. Nothing can change that situation, but laughter can change how you perceive your situation. And besides, it's not that serious. Either way, we were fed, and either way, God is good.

[thinkin]

Hi,

Well my husband has CFS and between us we've turned into one of those couples who finish each other's sentences... Well it's usually because we forget what we were saying half way through the sentence. Or me forgetting that I was speaking at all.

I call mine "butterflies" and my husband has "squirrel" moments, like the dogs in the cartoon Up. Well that's how he justifies saying squirrel randomly

The cry of "two soups" is often heard as my legs won't get going - anyone in the US will have to google that one. It's an old Victoria Wood sketch where Julie Walters plays" the waitress" the true title of the sketch. A comedy classic.

I'll try to think of some more. I'm still recovering from my flu vaccine.

Spread a little happiness. xx

[Heartofgold in reply to thinkin]

Oh I love it! You two sound just like me and my husband. Thank you for the splash of happiness this morning. I appreciate it very much! I will have to find that sketch - it sounds wonderful

[thinkin in reply to Heartofgold]

Comedy gold, you'll love it. Hopefully it's out there on t'internet.

[bobbybobb]

what makes me laugh, although its frustrating, is when I'm in conversation, I can struggle sometimes and struggle to get words out. I've developed this annoying habit of tapping my head to try and get the word out.I'm not that aware i'm doing it. I'm calling it relapsing head signaling morse code for beginners.

[Heartofgold in reply to bobbybobb]

I do the same thing, and sometimes I even stutter. BUT, then I remember that my father often does this as well, so I see it as a wise man choosing his words with thought (Or wise woman). Life is much too short to be anything other than positive. My favorite thing is still forgetting why I walked into a room. A running joke/short story in my office where I work (it was just my boss and I the first year or so - I was the only employee, so we helped each other with everything): Four years ago, when we opened, I walked into his office for something and just stood in the middle of the room, staring off into space. He looked at me very concerned, and asked if I needed anything. I could not remember! We both got laughing, and I said, "I'm sure I'll remember it later this week (probably too late)"...….I have yet to remember, to this day. Every time it gets mentioned, we laugh about it. And the time he threw a frisbee inside, and it struck me in the head. We blame my symptoms on that for fun.

[Heartofgold]

That is fascinating! It's strange the things the mind can do. I would have loved to have been a fly on that wall! Did anyone record it?

[Heartofgold]

Nothing wrong with a good babble. Just look at Ozzy Osbourne

[cgarff]

One of the funniest things that has happened to me... Because of FND I have had the chance to meet more people in my neighborhood. One lady in particular I originally didnt know what to think about her. Her husband is an attorney, and the seemed a little haughty, but I found out that wasnt the case. I started to become really good friends with her. Anyways, one of my brothers and I were talking one day, trying to make light of my situation.. Because I was out on disability, and possibly losing my job. So we decided to think of things I could do with shaky hands and myoclonic jerks in my arms for a job.

Here are a few... I could becone a shake weight demonstrator on tv, I could work for hot dog on a stick making lemonade, (if your in tue US, these may make more sense. ) I could churn butter, I could throw dice in a casino etc... We kust had fun making up as much as we could. Anyways, during that time, my disability people were not being so great, and said that because I was not suicidal that I was not disabled enough. What a joke!! Sorry this is a long one.. Anyways. I was back with this friend after all this happened, and I told her my and my brothers game, and we started making up more, then I told her about the suicide issue.. And she looked back at me with such a serious face, especially because we were in a place that we should be quiet in, and she whispered back to me.. Motioning with her hands like mine (shaking) as she said..You couldn't commit suicide.. You would miss!!! That comment nearly put us both on the floor in tears laughing,

Weknow it's noy a good topic, but it was just what we needed to make a rough situation better.

Best of luck to you

Cheryl

[Heartofgold in reply to cgarff]

Cheryl, that is amazingly good! While you're right, it's a touchy topic, I think we've all got tough enough skin here (at least I hope). That's how you make it with FND. You learn to appreciate laughter like you have never before! Thank you

[Heartofgold]

I like Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" <3 Deeply connected with that one during a 10 month long mental hiatus last year (yikes). Music always helps to ease the pain. It helps me remember what I want to forget.

[Tam81]

The one that comes to mind is the time that I had a spasm and flung a pen across the office at work. My boss at the time knew my neuro system was whacky, and this just confirmed it. We both laughed.

[Heartofgold in reply to Tam81]

My boss once threw a frisbee out of his office and into mine. It struck me square in the temple! And all that came out was "D-uhhhhh" and I was on the phone with a client. ….I had to rebound by giving them a play-by-play. We all laughed. To this day, he and I blame my symptoms on that.

[Heartofgold in reply to Tam81]

And I throw pens all the time. But that's intentional....payback!