The Love of Fear | The Flood
- When we get scared, we get a rush of adrenaline and a release of endorphins and dopamine.
- The biochemical rush can result in a pleasure-filled, opioid-like sense of euphoria.
- When we are reminded of our safety, the fear subsides, and we’re left with a sense of relief and well-being.
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