Does Anyone Else Cope With Their Problems With Dark Humour?

[pcengland1]

I make jokes about myself all the time about my problems and my mam sometimes scolds me for it. Does anyone else do this?

 

[Iyllsa]

Yup. My humour is dark and dry. I don't have many fans and only two other people I can laugh with about all of my jokes, not all are about me but they come out just as smooth haha.

 

[ladee]

Ohh yes on this one... have to be discerning who I say things to tho.... it can get really dark sometimes.... but it does help me.. glad you brought this up... one more thing I am not alone with. thanks

 

[Health heal explore]

Yep. I have this problem.its my way of deflecting but I can see that it hurts and confuses the people around me sometimes. Sometimes I will say, "I got raped a bunch of times and I'm doing ok.." as a joke. I know that it is not funny in the slightest. I also have seen people justify this before, or at least feel justified in doing this because of the trauma they have endured,(Milo Yiannopoulos springs to mind) me included!! Humour is totally healthy and such a good tool to break the ice and spread awareness. This post has made me reflect on myself. I think maybe sometimes I use my humour the same way I use my could shoulder. As a bit of a punishment, when I don't think people understand. I dunno if you can relate to that at all? Completely disregard if this isn't helpful but thank you for sharing. It has helped me!!

 

[Fadeaway]

I think trauma and dark humor go together. Self depreciating jokes can be a cause for concern though in excessive amounts.

 

[pcengland1]

Milo is bae omg. I do self harm jokes all the time and yeah I know how you feel :')

I think trauma and dark humor go together. Self depreciating jokes can be a cause for concern though i...

Yeah it's easy to get carried away with them.

Yup. My humour is dark and dry. I don't have many fans and only two other people I can laugh with about...

Oh my God, it's the best when they come out smooth af

Ohh yes on this one... have to be discerning who I say things to tho.... it can get really dark sometimes...

My bf doesn't mind them and I'm glad with that but he knows when I'm being serious.