Why do so many people love to get scared?

Research shows that scary experiences in safe environments – like watching horror movies or going through haunted houses – can reduce anxiety and brain activity afterward.
https://theconversation.com/some-people-love-to-scare-themselves-in-an-already-scary-world-heres-the-psychology-of-why-240292
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Some people love to scare themselves in an already scary world − here’s the psychology of why

Scary movies and haunted houses can actually be a coping mechanism that helps you survive.

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