Why Is My Brain Addicted to Revenge?Getting even feels good, but it keeps you miserable.

From the show

Oh, god... really?

The desire for revenge is a powerful, hardwired impulse. It activates our brain's reward system, promising satisfaction but rarely delivering it. Instead of closure, seeking payback often keeps the emotional wound open, trapping us in a cycle of anger and rumination. It’s a biological trick that prolongs our own distress.