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Paradoxical laughter

Paradoxical laughter is when a person laughs, but it doesn't match how they really feel inside. It's like if someone is crying, but they're actually happy. It can happen when someone is feeling really sad or anxious, and their body's natural reaction is to laugh instead of cry. It's like their body is confused and doesn't know how to react in the right way. It's a strange feeling, but it happens to some people. Sometimes it can be caused by a medical condition or medication, but other times it's just a strange quirk of our bodies.
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