COMIC RELIEF

 They say laughter is the best medicine, and a good comedy is always a great source of laughter. The films listed below are not only funny but they rely on the theme of anxiety disorders which may provide at least a new perspective on the condition. But remember as Shakespeare said, "A light heart lives long."

Some of the Best Anxiety Comedies of All Time:

High Anxiety (1977)
If you like Mel Brooks movies you’ll love High Anxiety. Brooks plays Dr. Richard Thorndyke  a  new administrator sent to the Institute for the very, Very Nervous. After being wrongly accused of murder, Thorndyke tries to clear his name and has to confront his own anxiety in the process.

  What About Bob? (1991)

Bill Murray plays a phobic psychiatric patient who can’t be without constant therapy. So much so, that Murray tracks down his psychiatrist while he’s on vacation. He then befriends the entire family and drives his psychiatrist crazy as the shenanigans unfold.

As Good As It Gets (1997)

Jack Nicholson plays a misanthropic writer with a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The movie follows his attempts to overcome his anxieties while he also tries to win the heart of a local waitress. This movie is a great example of how hard, and rewarding, it is to overcome anxiety.

  Analyze This (1999)
Robert Deniro and Billy Crystal star in this hilarious comedy about an anxious mafia boss. Crystal tries all he can to make a “Happy well adjusted gangster” out of the troubled Deniro.

  Annie Hall (1977)
Woody Allen plays an anxious comedian that falls in love with his ditsy girlfriend Annie (Diane Keaton).  The movie is jammed packed with great dialogue and funny insights about anxiety, relationships, and life in general.

  Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
Adam Sandler plays an angry, yet passive, small time business man that struggles with social anxiety. He also tries to find a way around his sisters’ judgment as he seeks true love. This is by far one of Adam Sandler’s best films.

Possibly, one of the most hilarious scenes from these kinds of movies is from 2003's Anger Management starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. Here's a clip to wet your appetite and leave you in stitches!