4 ways a marathon rave boosts your mood

Sometimes all you want to do is leave your troubles behind and party all weekend. The thing is, tapping out of life and going hell for leather into the after afters gets a bad rap these days.

However, there is something to be said for embarking on a marathon rave. Done with a little thought and consideration, a rave endurance test can actually be positive. Here are 4 ways a marathon rave boosts your mood…

GET HIGH NATURALLY
What’s often described as a runner’s high can occur, due to the extended period of physical exertion during a marathon rave. This type of cardio exercise increases the levels of oxygen and endocannabinoids - biochemical substances similar to cannabis produced by the body - in the bloodstream, which cross the blood-brain barrier and lead to an uplift in your mood.

TIME OUT FOR MIND AND BODY
Life can be heavy at times. Simply being out of your daily routine and away from your troubles - dancing them off, talking things out or just letting loose in a liberated space - can give you the time out you need to process.

GOOD FOR SELF-ESTEEM
Being immersed in a non-judgmental environment surrounded by friends and like-minded people can lift your spirits and boost self-esteem levels. You almost always feel better when you’re with people who just get you, and accept you for who you are. Being with people all weekend will naturally create deeper bonds, if even just for a few hours.

IT CAN REDUCE STRESS
The kind of physical exertion you experience in a long night, or weekend, of raving can help reduce stress. Dancing for extended periods is the kind of exercise that can increase the production of norepinephrine, which can help your brain moderate its response to stress.