Why Are Some People Fascinated by Fear?

Why are people sometimes fascinated by fear?

• Entertained by the fear of other people – fascinated by the stupidity of other people’s fears


• Thrill – it can be exciting to face your fears – enjoy the feeling of being in danger


• Test themselves to see how fearful they are of things – challenge to push the limit of their fear – sense of satisfaction that you have conquered


• Fascination of the emotion – emotion is a mystery to us – we don’t often understand why we are afraid


• Some people are so accustomed to being afraid that it gives them a sense of comfort, normalcy.


• Enjoy the anticipation – thinking about what is going to happen next – being surprised


• Senses are heightened


• Identifying the source of fear – some people feel the need to know and are bothered not knowing what something is.