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Ok, in another post, Sonya mentions something that was a good point, "adrenalin rushes" to help us feel better or something.

While growing up but mainly in my late teens early twenties I seemed to have had this NEED for constant stimulation to feel functional or satisfied. I would go parachuting, rock climbing --the big stuff, not just at an indoor rock climbing place but have done that too, rapid riding, or riding on the back of a motorcycle of some guy I was dating as we raced another cycle going at least 110mpr, (so stupid and I'm glad to still be alive) etc.. Those were things I felt almost compelled and longing for. Once in a while I would wonder why I would do those things because they are considered dangerous, and with good reason.

Also, I felt the need to live life in the fast lane when younger too, exciting stuff and people to hang around, only for as exciting as they were in my mind, they too were sort of dangerous. Certain types of crowds to hang with. It wasn't like I felt likea reject and would only be accepted with those kinds, it was that I thought they were more exciting, more interesting; life sort of on the edge.

Even my personal (dating/boyfriends) relationships were chaotic back then; life on the edge too.

So much of the crazy thinking is so long gone, but can anyone else relate?


For a long time I would look back and say to myself, "What the hell was I thinking???? .....Gee, it seemed like the right thing to do at the time."

I've matured so much since then. Plus, growing older we do gain some form of insight and wisdom.

I'm just glad my kids won't have to deal with feeling whacky or odd and that they will have a far better understanding, a name for it, a reason, and real coping or treatment for it that many if not all of us didn't while growing up.


I also suck down Mt Dew like there's no tomorrow, constantly. If I do then I get more done and stay on task.


Can we buy caffeine pills over the counter here in the U.S.?goldenmoment38461.8711689815

Yeah, there are a number of caffeine products sold in the stores....ex: no-doze. Be careful when taking them though, if you decide to do so.

Thrill-seeking and the adrenaline rushes were quite common for me too, from a very young age....Although, I found that as I grew older, and once I started AD/HD meds, my judgement became far better than it was previously. Sometimes I wonder if my changed perspective is due to developmental maturation or due to the meds helping regulate...

Ahhhh,,, yes... the crazy younger days!

I used to sneak out of the house, and egg, and T.P... and drive 95 down the freeway,,,, I had many many tickets. Fun for me was getting blasted, and being crazy. I had a love for mountian biking,,, down-hill skiing (black diamond runs!),, kiaking,, anything fast!

I have two little boys now, three dogs and a husband. Seems to slow me down a bit! I no longer have the "need for speed". I get more enjoyment out of cross country skiing, snow shoeing, backpacking, and hiking, and working out. I find that regular exercize really helps better than any therapist for depression.

I am planning to climb Mt. Hood, and hike the narrow in Utah next summer,,, so I still have a little edge to me at 33. Or maybe it is just the hyper ADD energy. I find that I only read a book in the tent after 10 miles of butt kicking hiking all day.

DOnt' think I have ever gone 155 miles per hour though Paul~ ,,,, maybe my little Chevy sprint I drove as a kid didn't go that fast! Good thing eh!???

I just love this site. You guys are as crazy as me!!!!

Just a kind note... Noradrenalin or Norepinephrine as it is called In your country are known as Neurotransmitters... and that Is what people with ADHD lack... we lack neurotransmitters in general, and the adrenalin makes "the fog" go away... and makes us feel better...

I can soooo relate.  Sounds like you were describing my life where risk was the norm, whether excessive speeding (try 250kmph on a daily basis), extreme sports, extreme relationships etc.  Not sure if it meds or maturity, but tendency to be crazy is a little less these days .  While I miss the andrenalin buzz I don't miss the compulsive desire to go to the extreme.

As for a good time (while staying focused) me personal favourite is Red Bull and Vodka.  Will keep you focused, awake and ready to rock'nroll for about 4 hours.  Of course, you may have to forgo the Vodka at work !!!

My adrenalin rush is shopping.

No kidding.

how fast in miles per hour is 250kmph?  I got a ticket for 111 mph.

[QUOTE=PaulW]how fast in miles per hour is 250kmph?  I got a ticket for 111 mph.[/QUOTE]

155 mph

Actually, one of my biggest problems, besides ADD, is an overabundance of caution. I often decline to take risks even when there is alot to be gained. Risk-taking! Definitely a 'symptom' of AD/HD! I self-medicated with the adrenaline rushes 'risk-taking' gave me, unaware I was ADHD at the time. Most of what I chose to do would probably have gotten me into the 'clink' had I been caught, or worse...dead. I'd say I've slowed down some in my wiser years, but still have urges. GypsyWomyn38462.4670138889