For gay men, humor has played a central role in their resiliency and helped get them through tough times. However, one form of humor, self-deprecating, can become a problem and may actually signify deeper issues.In this episode, we’re discussing the role self-esteem and humor play as a coping mechanism for stressful emotions, signs that our self-deprecating jokes may be negatively impacting how we view ourselves, and how we can break this cycle.Additional Resources:Self-Deprecating DefinitionSelf-Deprecating HumorSelf-Depreciation: Why Do We Do It?Making Sense of Self-EsteemHumor as a Coping MechanismHow Camp and Gallows Humor Keep Us Alive and ResilientThe Gay Humorist as Public ManBeing Humorous & Seeking Diversion: Promoting Healthy Coping Skills Among LGBTQ+ YouthIs the Use of Humor Associated with Anger Management? The Assessment of Individual Differences in Humor Styles in SpainWhen Does Self-Deprecating Humor Become Detrimental?Support the show