Euphoria usually appears in the field of sport when it is lived with passion.
Euphoria is the ability to tolerate pain and adversity in general . The term, in fact, comes from a Greek word that means “strength to endure.”
The most common use of the concept, however, is associated with the feeling of well-being . It is interesting to note that euphoria can be achieved thanks to great joy, a positive emotion , or even by ingesting some type of drug or medication , as occurs during a shamanism session. Of course, when it is induced by chemicals it has side effects, and this is not positive for the subject.
Contagion of euphoria
Euphoria can be contagious, as it is characterized by acceleration and extraversion . A very common example of this social phenomenon takes place at recitals and sports championships, as hundreds or thousands of people gather in a theater or stadium to admire their idols, opening themselves completely to the spectacle and letting their energies in.
Sometimes, euphoria is used as a tool of persuasion or manipulation by people in the world of entertainment , such as magicians or psychics, so that the public relaxes and does not focus their attention on those details that could reveal the secrets of the show . This occurs especially during mass spiritualism sessions, which are attended by dozens of people who long to say goodbye to their loved ones; The medium, who claims to have contact with the deceased in the audience, must carry out an exhaustive reading of the people, to find elements that give him useful information.
During one of these shows, a medium must gain the trust of his audience, so that they open up and provide certain information about their private life, which is crucial for the accelerated investigation that will result in an alleged conversation with a deceased person. . During an individual's reading, different opportunities arise to fake contact with a spirit, and it is after a success that euphoria is very useful: to the astonishment of someone who believes they have received a message from a ghost, an effusive reaction on the part of The psychic allows you to release tensions, generate a friendlier and closer environment, and all this translates into greater possibilities of success.
Euphoria can be associated with lack of control due to a state of ecstasy.
Forced joy
It should be noted that drugs do not represent the only artificial path to euphoria: today's societies base their fun on wild nights of noise and superficial but risky experiences, which test their resistance every minute.
The aim is to force the appearance of a state of joy and optimism that should be spontaneous, and this has a series of negative consequences. First, the fleeting quality of this sensation generates deep frustration. Furthermore, the duration of euphoria, when it is "manufactured" , tends to decrease over time, which increases disappointment and sadness; When a cycle is repeated many times, it is very difficult to enjoy it without anticipating the end.
Euphoria usually appears spontaneously as a result of good news or a very positive experience, and can be considered a form of loss of control : “When the family discovered that they had the winning lottery ticket, euphoria took over. of the house” , “The resignation of the president generated the euphoria of the protesters gathered in front of the government house” .
Collective euphoria can appear at a celebration or festivity.
The genuine euphoria
Genuine euphoria , in the sense of its natural or spontaneous origin, is associated with happiness . As we already saw, different circumstances can generate great enthusiasm and an exaltation or excitement that is considered positive because it causes well-being in people.
The satisfaction produced by certain events (such as a goal in a soccer match, to mention one case) is linked at a chemical level to the release of endorphins and even adrenaline . This leads to gratification and a feeling of pleasure, accompanied by disinhibition. It is a temporary euphoria that, in this overflow, can include laughter or laughter, screams and a state of grace.
That celebration , when it is shared, develops freely and on impulse . There is a kind of connection with the other and the moment is lived with great intensity . Returning to the example of the goal, it is common that, in the context of euphoria, numerous unknown individuals hug and jump together.
Other uses of the term
“Euforia” is the name of the first live album recorded by Argentine singer-songwriter Fito Paez . The album was released in 1996 and presents several of the Rosario's best-known songs.
The same name ( “Euforia” ) also has an album released by the Portuguese group Madredeus , which was founded in 1985 and is still in force.