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I dont know what I'm experiencing. I've done it since I was a child, and it's very disturbing to me. I'll start laughing, either at something slightly amusing or at nothing at all, and I won't be able to stop myself. I'm filled with self-hatred when it happens because I feel like im just doing it for attention, but it is really bothersome, and I can't get it to stop. Therapists tell me it's good to have a good laugh every now and then, but they don't get it. it hurts. it's exhausting. and no matter where my social battery is at when it happens, it immediately goes to zero. I've never had a stroke or anything like that, so I don't think it's PBA, but I don't know what it is and I want it to stop. should I talk to a doctor, or to my new psychiatrist, or my new therapist? any tips from anyone who's experienced it to get it to stop? idk if this even happens with bipolar or bpd, but I just don't know. is it just a me thing?
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One person shared a similar experience, stating "when I am super stressed I laugh. To make matters worse..if someone tries to correct me, I laugh even harder, close to passing out.. It's sudden moments when someone gets hurt. It's like my quick panic reaction." They also mentioned that they can't help it and it's how they're wired. Another person mentioned having PBA (Pseudobulbar Affect) where they would cry twice a month and now laugh twice a week. However, these are personal experiences and may not directly apply to your situation. It is recommended to discuss this with your doctor, psychiatrist, or therapist for professional advice.
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