Addicted to adrenaline? Well, nothin' bad in that as long as you don't go too far and kill yourself, you know. I hope you are not addicted to HURTING yourself though. The chance to hurt yourself is ok....I think.

I like the occasional adrenaline rush, but I don't often go out of my way for one

One thing that I want to mention, though, is the future. I have a bad knee courtesy of various sports, military service, et cetera. I walk fine, most of the time anyway, but I'm getting a bit older now and have to really think before I do too many things. If I tweak it the wrong way, well, I get to go in for another surgery.

My point is just that, if you're an active person - which is good because our bodies need exercise and adrenaline is not a bad thing in itself - that you all try to take care of yourselves as best you can. Wear protective gear, warm up and cool down...you know...the boring stuff that isn't fun at all. It sounds lame, I know, but you'll appreciate it ten years from now.

Believe it or not, adrenaline is a hormone that's produced by your adrenal glands and gives you a rush or a feeling of elation. Some people call it the "fight or flight" instict, the rush of energy and burst of strength that you get from situations of perceived danger. There are drugs out there try to simulate or trigger the release of this hormone to give you that feeling, like speed and other uppers.
Though it's naturally produced in the body, some people get addicted because they want to have that feeling again. The problem is that the more you do things, like sky diving or base jumping, and survive, your perception of the danger involved decreases. These activities become "safe" in your mind, so your body doesn't release the same amount of adrenaline that it did before. So you try something more dangerous and more daring. And then that becomes "safe." So you're constantly searching for the next thrill which your mind has to perceive as more dangerous than the last thrill.
To be honest, drugs are only poor imitations of the real thing, and it's a slower, more painful death unless you OD. Being an adrenaline junkie by doing extreme sports is a lot more exciting. You might end up slightly injured, a paraplegic, even dead, but you could also live a long and happy life.

I hear you loud and clear. I love getting scared, and I love extreme sports; though, I do take a little more care. I kneeboard, paintball, ATC ride/fly (yes, fly), and rockclimb (though, with ropes). I have been wishing for nightmares for 10 years. Yes, I love being scared/adreniline, your not alone out there smile.gif.

Replying 2 someone who knows wot it really feels like
Addicted To Adrenaline

Replying to t3jem I was born with adrenaline rushing through me everyday. I didnt know what it was an said I had epilepsy. As I got older it was the best feeling in the world but I though I was normal no one could hurt my feelings, never wanted 2 get married coz I was happy & no one made me happier. Believe me l went out with a quite a few. THEN they gave me brain sugery. After I wanted 2 kill myself but I had a son 2 bring up. That was 13yrs ago. I'D WOULD GO BACK 2MORO IF I COULD HAVE THAT FEELING OF ADRENALINE BACK. I now have bad fits. But would do anything 2 get that scared feeling back Julie

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Wow your life must be pretty action filled.

Things which require adrenaline are things which are pretty scary or require a lot of energy.

Try getting chased by a dog, a safe dog of course you would get a adrenaline rush out of that

Maybe you people aren't addicted to anything. You are just trying to live life the way you want to live it. "Live life to the fullest or don't live life at all," right?

that's right

I like to live on "the edge of the knife" but I also believe that some stunts or things or.. are not for me
to much adrenaline will paralyze you...so I don't wanna be paralyzed

Replying to SNiped alright. Well. I'm the same way. I do extreme sports. Wake boaring wake skating. BMX. Skating. Skiing. Mountain climbing ETC. And I love the adrenaline rush you get before you get hurt or fall. Its great. Its good to b addicted to it. When your older. Adrenaline is the best chemical to keep you alive. So. Ya. I find it normal. And healthy.

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