A social psychologist and neuroscientist breaks down how taking revenge actually makes you feel, both short-term and long-term.
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And according to science, thats actually apretty good metaphor for how revenge makes you feel in the moment.
Revenge is similar to an orgasm in terms of being a pleasurable, hedonistic experience in the moment.
Its more similar to an orgasm in terms of being a pleasurable, hedonistic experience in the moment.
Thats your brain saying, I want to get this revenge,andI like getting this revenge.
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But those negative feelings arent necessarily processed asbad.
And one of them is certainly when youre acting out revenge on someone who wronged you.
Theres a hangover that kicks in quickly, says Dr. Chester.
Youreacting on impulsein response to a provocation.
And without spoilingDo Revenge, the characters dont necessarily learn from their actions, either.
Taking revenge does not free you from the act that provoked you in the first place.
And yes, thats true even if a happy Hollywood ending seemed well within your reach.
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