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Scenario

How to know when comedy becomes unhealthy coping

My therapist suggested I try stand-up to work through my trauma and now I'm addicted to getting laughs about the worst things that happened to me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You've discovered that transforming pain into performance can become its own form of avoidance rather than healing.

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 Stand-up comedy as examined life?”

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.