It started when I was about 10 years old and lasted until
I was about 17. At 14 is when
I started watching comedy.
Monty Python, stand-up, the Simpsons, goofy movies, Mystery Science Theatre 3000, Mr. Bean, etc. Anything to keep my mind of things that were funny. I wasn't on meds, had no therapist, just had to deal with it. I used it like a shield and it helped me get through suicidal times and self-harm. Odd, I know.