ELI5- Why can’t an individual remain constantly in a state of euphoria or high? Why does everything eventually return to normal?

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I just had this random thought while lying on my roof, listening to “Young Dumb & Broke,” and being in that same state.

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Your behaviour is dictated by evolutionary survival. With cultural elements on top, yes, but avoiding death long enough to reproduce has been the main driving factor.

Turns out, reward and punishment are really useful mechanisms for survival. Outrun the bear, feel amazing. Get eaten alive by bear, feel like shit.

Euphoria is basically a reward, so how can you be rewarded if you’re in that state all the time?

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