Signs the Block Game Is Working

 

(You’re Laughing Again)

At first, you block for peace.

Then something unexpected happens.

You start laughing.

Not polite laughs.

Not coping laughs.

Real, spontaneous, why-am-I-smiling-at-nothing laughs.

That’s how you know:

the Block Game is working.

Here are the unmistakable signs.

1. You laugh at things that used to ruin your day

Something reminds you of a situation that once:

• raised your blood pressure
• hijacked your mood
• required a 3–5 business day recovery

And now?

You snort.

Or smile.

Or think, “Wow… that used to matter.”

Your nervous system has logged it as non-threatening.

That’s a win.

2. Your brain is quiet enough to be funny again

You notice:

• fewer imaginary arguments
• fewer rehearsed explanations
• fewer “what should I say?” spirals

And suddenly…

your humour comes back.

Turns out, comedy needs mental space.

Who knew?

3. You laugh alone (this is important)

Not performing.

Not sharing.

Not explaining.

Just laughing while:

• making tea
• scrolling
• walking
• doing absolutely nothing

This is peak recovery energy.

Your body feels safe enough to play.

4. You stop checking your phone like it owes you money

No jump-scare notifications.

No stomach drop.

No bracing before opening messages.

You pick up your phone and think:

“Oh. It’s just… my phone.”

Revolutionary.

5. You find the whole thing slightly ridiculous

At some point you’ll think:

“Why did I explain so much?”

“Why did I try so hard?”

“Why was I on emotional call 24/7?”

And instead of crying…

You laugh.

Because hindsight turns chaos into comedy.

6. You laugh faster than you get angry

Before:

• anger lingered
• resentment brewed
• stress stuck around

Now:

• irritation passes quickly
• perspective returns faster
• humour steps in first

Laughter has become your nervous system’s new default response.

That’s regulation, not denial.

7. You don’t feel the need to tell anyone how well you’re doing

This one is subtle but powerful.

You’re not:

• proving
• explaining
• justifying
• narrating your healing

You’re just… living.

And occasionally laughing at how peaceful that feels.

8. You start finding 

other

 things funny again

Memes hit harder.

Jokes land better.

Life feels lighter.

That’s because humour isn’t being drowned out by vigilance anymore.

You’re not bracing for impact.

You’re present.

The biggest sign of all

You laugh without checking if it’s allowed.

No guilt.

No “should I be over this?”

No waiting for the other shoe.

Just laughter — showing up uninvited.

Final truth

You don’t measure healing by insight alone.

You measure it by moments like this:

• laughter
• ease
• lightness
• peace that doesn’t need explaining

If you’re laughing again, even quietly…

The Block Game is working.

And honestly?

That might be the funniest part of all.