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What is the Allure of fear?

Fear, we all have heard the word, but what exactly causes us to enjoy such a thing? One of the most enticing things about being afraid is the adrenaline rush you feel, the high you get from something so horrifying.”An adrenaline rush begins in the brain. When you perceive a dangerous or stressful situation, that information is sent to a part of the brain called the amygdala. This area of the brain plays a role in emotional processing.” (Healthline,1). Of course, most of these feelings only come from knowing you are in a safe environment while still having that scary creature or spooky experience. Something such as haunted houses or a scary movie can bring that feeling to some individuals.

Another factor of fear is the feeling of closeness it can bring to people, such as romantic interests, family, or friends. Being scared in a fun way versus being actually afraid are two very different things. While being afraid in a fun way can be a good bonding experience. A life or death situation may not be the best way to connect with someone. “If we're in real danger, we're focused on survival, not fun. But if we trigger the high arousal response in a safe space (watching a movie, going on a rollercoaster, etc.), your body is safe to enter the euphoric state of being scared while simultaneously having fun. 3. It's Normal To Enjoy Some Fear Responses And Not Others.” (Bustle, Marissa Higgins,1).

Scary experiences in a safe environment can also show courage and make someone feel proud of getting through said experience. Someone showing strength and bravery in a scary situation can also be a way of them showing off to the other people around them. For example, someone is scared to go into a haunted house. The person goes in anyways and feels gratification for being able to conquer their fear. “Some people enjoy "pushing the envelope," seeking thrills, and seeing how much fear can be tolerated. If they are able to endure the barrage of anxiety, suspense, and fear, a great sense of self-satisfaction is often experienced. I’ll never forget being scared out of my mind watching The Shining when I was 12 years old, but also being quite proud of myself for making it through the entirety of the film without turning my head away!” (Psychology Today, 1).

Things that violate the laws of nature are often terrifying, which is why people created heinous monsters, zombies, werewolves, and ghosts. Almost all people are afraid of things they do not understand, which is why having these sorts of creatures may scare some. They can also be enjoyable, and a source of art, considering most know that they are just fairytales. Some people may also be scared of the monsters even though they know they are not actually real. Just the idea or the look of the creature in question can scare an individual. “While the softer monsters may delight us, the scarier monsters are the ones we should pay more attention to. They are the embodiments of our fears, concerns, and anxieties, urgent messengers from the depths of the mind. In fact, Sigmund Freud argued that the monsters in our dreams are created by our unconscious mind and reflect our current worries and fears—even those we fail to consciously acknowledge.”(Psychology Today, 1).

The allure of fear varies from person to person, some enjoy it because of the adrenaline. Some enjoy it for the bonding experience, while others enjoy it due to dopamine and satisfaction. Fear has always been a part of our species. It has been a part of our stories and our lives. Psychology today states “If people didn’t feel fear, they wouldn’t be able to protect themselves from legitimate threats. Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger that has been pivotal throughout human evolution, but especially in ancient times when men and women regularly faced life-or-death situations.Today, the stakes are lower, but while public speaking, elevators, and spiders don’t present the same type of immediately dire consequences that faced early man, some individuals still develop extreme fight-flight-or-freeze responses to specific objects or scenarios.” (Psychology Today, 1).

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What is the Allure of fear?

Fear, we all have heard the word, but what exactly causes us to enjoy such a thing? One of the most enticing things about being afraid is the adrenaline rush you feel, the high you get from something so horrifying.”An adrenaline rush begins in the brain. When you perceive a dangerous or stressful situation, that information is sent to a part of the brain called the amygdala. This area of the brain plays a role in emotional processing.” (Healthline,1). Of course, most of these feelings only come from knowing you are in a safe environment while still having that scary creature or spooky experience. Something such as haunted houses or a scary movie can bring that feeling to some individuals.

Another factor of fear is the feeling of closeness it can bring to people, such as romantic interests, family, or friends. Being scared in a fun way versus being actually afraid are two very different things. While being afraid in a fun way can be a good bonding experience. A life or death situation may not be the best way to connect with someone. “If we're in real danger, we're focused on survival, not fun. But if we trigger the high arousal response in a safe space (watching a movie, going on a rollercoaster, etc.), your body is safe to enter the euphoric state of being scared while simultaneously having fun. 3. It's Normal To Enjoy Some Fear Responses And Not Others.” (Bustle, Marissa Higgins,1).

Scary experiences in a safe environment can also show courage and make someone feel proud of getting through said experience. Someone showing strength and bravery in a scary situation can also be a way of them showing off to the other people around them. For example, someone is scared to go into a haunted house. The person goes in anyways and feels gratification for being able to conquer their fear. “Some people enjoy "pushing the envelope," seeking thrills, and seeing how much fear can be tolerated. If they are able to endure the barrage of anxiety, suspense, and fear, a great sense of self-satisfaction is often experienced. I’ll never forget being scared out of my mind watching The Shining when I was 12 years old, but also being quite proud of myself for making it through the entirety of the film without turning my head away!” (Psychology Today, 1).

Things that violate the laws of nature are often terrifying, which is why people created heinous monsters, zombies, werewolves, and ghosts. Almost all people are afraid of things they do not understand, which is why having these sorts of creatures may scare some. They can also be enjoyable, and a source of art, considering most know that they are just fairytales. Some people may also be scared of the monsters even though they know they are not actually real. Just the idea or the look of the creature in question can scare an individual. “While the softer monsters may delight us, the scarier monsters are the ones we should pay more attention to. They are the embodiments of our fears, concerns, and anxieties, urgent messengers from the depths of the mind. In fact, Sigmund Freud argued that the monsters in our dreams are created by our unconscious mind and reflect our current worries and fears—even those we fail to consciously acknowledge.”(Psychology Today, 1).

The allure of fear varies from person to person, some enjoy it because of the adrenaline. Some enjoy it for the bonding experience, while others enjoy it due to dopamine and satisfaction. Fear has always been a part of our species. It has been a part of our stories and our lives. Psychology today states “If people didn’t feel fear, they wouldn’t be able to protect themselves from legitimate threats. Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger that has been pivotal throughout human evolution, but especially in ancient times when men and women regularly faced life-or-death situations.Today, the stakes are lower, but while public speaking, elevators, and spiders don’t present the same type of immediately dire consequences that faced early man, some individuals still develop extreme fight-flight-or-freeze responses to specific objects or scenarios.” (Psychology Today, 1).

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