What seems to be happening is that the repeated experience of altered states is so novel, and infused with such a sense of meaningfulness that things which lack meaning in them lose their impact. A nother personality trait that can emerge after enough time in an altered state has two names. In medical terms, its called hyperemotionality. In spiritual terms, its called open-heartedness or more simply 'being filled with love'. M ost of the time, unusual states of consciousness invoke intense emotional states.
Spiritual states are usually pleasant.
Everything from simple calm or freedom from fear to bliss or ecstasy. T his extra input to the amygdala has an impact beyond just making for intense moments. It makes the person more emotionally sensitive at all other times as well. Among TL epileptics, is commonly makes for extra irritability. For spiritual practitioners, it seems to be more a matter of an extra need to feel safe.