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The Fun of Eating a Pepper Hotter Than the Sun
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Why Choose Pain Makes Us Happier?
Our body releases natural opiates, akin to morphine, oxycontin, and heroin. Natural versions of these chemicals flood our brain and bind to neural receptors that would normally make us experience a negative sensation. Bad feelings create a pleasing contrast effect. When we push through fear and pain, we can get a mind-over-matter hit of pride.
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