I seem to be of a similar nature. Yes, telling a joke or relating something from the past with a wry take on it now is VERY cathartic.
I did do some therapy when I had money to spend on that sort of thing. It helped but since my main issues were with people 2,800 miles away the out of sight out of mind approach worked well.
Have you sorted out much of what was not working for you?

Its a good people site, and no matter what you have to talk about, we have enough diversity that there will always be some who want to listen and share.

We are here for you, sis.