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Euphoria (emotion)
Euphoria (emotion)
Euphoria is medically recognized as an emotional and mental state defined as a sense of great (usually exaggerated) elation and wellbeing. Technically, euphoria is an affect,[1] but the term is often colloquially used to define emotion as an intense, transcendent happiness combined with an overwhelming sense of well-being. The word derives from Greek εὐφορία, "power of enduring easily, fertility".[2][3] Euphoria is generally considered to be an exaggerated state, resulting from psychological or pharmacological stressors and not typically achieved during the normal course of human experience, although some natural behaviors, such as activities resulting in orgasm or the winning triumph of an athlete, can induce brief states of euphoria.[1] Euphoria has also been cited as a high connection with God. Prophets and those having seen visions and prophecies have claimed to have felt an indefinite sense of love and happiness.
Notes & References
[1] ^ "Key DSM-IV Mental Status Exam Phrases". Gateway Psychiatric Services. 2007-05-10. http://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ SFGH%20BEEC%20Course%20Material/ key_dsmiv_mental_status_exam_ph.htm. Retrieved on 2007-06-02. [2] Euphoria, Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, A Greek-English Lexicon, at Perseus [3] Online Etymology Dictionary
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