Loss of sense of humor
Symptoms
Related diseases
The loss of sense of humor is a symptom that can be indicative of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. It involves noticeable changes in the ability to perceive and respond to humor. Here are the key points related to this symptom:
Characteristics
- Reduced Laughter: Individuals may laugh less frequently or find it difficult to appreciate jokes or humorous situations.
- Changed Humor Preferences: There may be a shift in what the individual finds funny, often preferring simpler or more straightforward humor.
- Inappropriate Humor: Sometimes, individuals may laugh at things that are not typically considered funny or exhibit a lack of understanding of social cues related to humor.
- Flat Affect: A general lack of emotional expression that includes a diminished response to humor.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology