Eli5 why we enjoy scaring ourselves yet hate the side effects

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Eli5 why we enjoy scaring ourselves yet hate the side effects

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When we are scared, we release hormones into our system like adrenaline and dopamine. These hormones can generate pleasurable feelings which is why we enjoy them and can even become addictive. The physical side effects such as increased heart rate and blood pressure don’t add to the pleasure and may be viewed as hated side effects.