Hedonic adaptation works both ways, you would normally equalize to the same level after the cut, so it is a good thing. And if you keep that process in mind an

Hedonic adaptation works both ways, you would normally equalize to the same level after the cut, so it is a good thing. And if you keep that process in mind and maintain perspective, you can flatten both bursts of happiness and bouts of depression. Paradoxically, this might actually raise your settled level of happiness.