Periagoge
Scenario

Why using pain as punchlines creates strange intimacy

I keep making self-deprecating jokes about my depression at parties and people laugh but I can see in their eyes that they know I'm not really kidding.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're using humor as both a shield and a bridge, unsure which function serves you better.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Japanese aesthetic play — mono no aware in comedy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.