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I didn't die. I just ran out of  laughter ...
Robin Williams

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The quote, "I didn't die. I just ran out of laughter," was not said by Robin Williams. While it is often attributed to him online, it is a fabrication that emerged after his death.
Robin Williams did make many insightful and often melancholic quotes about comedy, happiness, and depression, which may have led people to mistakenly associate this phrase with him.
Quotes about comedy and depression attributed to Williams include:
"I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it's like to feel absolutely worthless and they don't want anyone else to feel like that".
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it".
"Comedy can be a cathartic way to deal with personal trauma".
When a reporter asked if he felt a pressure to be "on" all the time, he responded, "Am I manic all the time? No. Do I get sad? Oh yeah. Does it hit me hard? Oh yeah".


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Running out of laughter or feeling unable to laugh is often a symptom of an underlying mental or physical health issue, most commonly a type of emotional numbness known as anhedonia. This can stem from stress, depression, or burnout, among other conditions.
Potential causes
Anhedonia and depression: Anhedonia is a key symptom of depression, describing a reduced ability to feel pleasure or joy from activities that were once enjoyable. If you find things you used to enjoy are no longer fulfilling, anhedonia may be a factor.
Chronic stress and burnout: When your body is under chronic stress, your nervous system remains on high alert and prioritizes survival. Laughter and humor, which are not seen as "essential" by an overstressed brain, can be suppressed. This leaves you mentally and emotionally exhausted, making it hard to find anything funny.
Physical or emotional trauma: Emotional numbness can be a coping mechanism to protect yourself from severe distress or past trauma. By detaching, your brain may inhibit all strong emotional responses, both positive and negative.
Anxiety: High levels of anxiety can lead to emotional numbness, as your brain avoids both positive and negative emotional triggers.
Certain medications: Emotional blunting can be a side effect of some medications used to treat anxiety and depression. If this is the case, your doctor may need to adjust your dosage or change your prescription.
Isolation: Since laughter is often a social behavior, spending an extended time in isolation can weaken your connection to others and your sense of humor.
Steps to regain laughter and joy
Address the root cause: If your lack of laughter is related to persistent sadness, stress, or a sense of emptiness, consider speaking with a mental health professional. A therapist can help address underlying issues like depression, anxiety, or trauma.
Create a "humor file": Save videos, comics, or memes that make you chuckle, and watch or look at them regularly. This can help re-engage your sense of humor.
Watch comedies: Actively seek out funny movies, stand-up specials, or TV shows. Exposure to comedy can help you rediscover what you find humorous.
Spend time with funny friends: Laughter is contagious. Surrounding yourself with people who make you laugh can help you reconnect with your own sense of humor.
Try laughter yoga: This practice combines breathing exercises with voluntary, forced laughter. Even if it feels artificial at first, it can quickly turn into genuine, spontaneous laughter and has therapeutic benefits.
Connect with your inner child: Take yourself less seriously. Do something silly or playful that you enjoyed as a kid to help you loosen up and rediscover a sense of fun.
Practice self-care: Ensure you are getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and eating nutritious meals. A balanced body and mind are better equipped to find humor.
Focus on the little things: Actively look for small, positive moments in your daily life, and appreciate them. Practicing gratitude can help lift your overall mood and outlook.
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Death from laughter

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Death from laughter is a rare form of death, usually resulting from either cardiac arrest or asphyxiation, that has itself been caused by a fit of laughter.