The Happiness Behind Fear
Haunted houses around the world attract millions of visitors worldwide . However , what is this fascination with being frightened ? Going to haunted houses , trekking in bewildered jungles and other thrill seeking based on horror and fear is very popular and many people in the world even pursue it religiously .
This Halloween , fear will be in the air like always . For many , it is just an event with lots of candy and dressing up as pumpkins , but if fear is the natural response to danger ; why do people seek it so badly . Dr . Christopher Hall , a PhD and associate professor at the University of North Carolina has answered this question . He breaks it down into the following reasons :
1 . Adrenaline Boost Adrenaline is a very spooky hormone . Many people find adrenaline rushes more addictive than any other drug . Adrenaline is the survival hormone produced by the adrenal glands . It causes an immediate rush of blood through all the nerves in the brain , therefore causing an energy rush . In addition to this , it enhances the senses and increases alertness to fight the danger . This particular feeling is very addictive to some people . Many would go bungee jumping , while a niche would find peace in horror and spook .