When oxytocin flows through the body it lowers stress hormones, which reduces blood pressure, improves mood and increases tolerance for pain. (psychlopaedia.org)
If it is true that seeing live theater increases tolerance, then past theater exposure should also be positively related to tolerance. (educationnext.org)
Applying more discipline or increasing your tolerance level may be an immediate strategy, however, both actions are usually temporary, and the symptoms may worsen. (pinehurstnccounseling.carolinacounselingservices.com)