3. Nervous laughter is the body' s response to embarrassment, tension and anxiety. It comes from the throat, and instead of relaxing the individual, actually intensifies the anxiety. The laughter itself is generally uncontrollable, however behavior causing the nervous laughter is very controllable.
4. How To Control Face your fear. Nervous laughter comes from the tension in a situation, and the anxiety of the person in it. When you enter into these situations on purpose it is called exposure.
5. You are the type of person who tends to avoid these situations. This is not only a survival instinct, as it is a way to cope with the anxiety of a conversation.
6. Coping. Certain levels of anxiety are normal. When you enter into a conversation resist running away! The flight response is another survival instinct instilled deep in your psyche.
7. Wait for it. As you wait for you nerves to settle the anxiety will lessen. This will provide a window of opportunity for you to attack your fear head on, without any distractions.
8. Nervous laughter has developed into a behavior type for you, and changing a behavior is not a one day task. Persistent exposure to your anxiety will quell over time.
9. Because it is difficult to arrange a situation in which you can practice to develop your change in behavior, you may want to practice with a friend or in front of a video camera. Note your tension levels on a piece of paper, and make goals for improving each time.
10. Over about a four month time you will develop your self control, your ability to cope with situational conversations, and will be able to identify your anxiety.
11. Understanding your anxiety can lead to panic, but by not avoiding a situation your anxiety diminishes. It will be okay! After windy day the Rain will be came and It will be okay!
12. During a Conversation Slow down. Breathe. Be honest. you can simply say, "This is hard for me to talk about. Laughter is easy filler when the mind goes blank. Be clear .
13. one time fix This is not a one time fix. You have to devote time and energy into changing your behavior. Progress may be slow, but include friends and family to offer support. Write yourself supportive statements on index cards. I like this one: "It will soon be over, but make it fun while you're here!"
Slow down. Some people giggle or laugh because of an uncomfortable silence. Breaks in conversations happen, let them.Breathe. If you punctuate angry or uncomfortable statements with a laugh to make things come off lighter, take a little breath after you say what you have to say. It can allay your nervesBe honest. While you're in a conversation, in most cases, you can and should tell someone when you're nervous or embarrassed or whatever it is that's making you giggle. It doesn't have to be an involved explanation, you can simply say, "This is hard for me to talk about. I don't want you to think I'm taking it lightly," or "I've always been embarrassed to talk about something like this, bear with me."If you know a particular subject has to come up, if you're planning the conversation, write down your major points. Laughter is easy filler when the mind goes blank. Be clear in your thoughts and you'll speak more smoothly.