At what age did you get past the "trying dumb stuff just to see how it feels" phase?
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I don’t think I have gotten past it yet. I was always the kid who was nervous to try new things, especially risky things, but would always want to try it to see how it feels. Plus, I have ADHD so I try to seek “exciting” things, or things that will give me any sort of feeling. Or, sometimes I just don’t realize it’s frickin dumb or has risks, and end up doing it regardless of the feelings it brings.
In my early teen years, I reallllllly struggled with my emotions and I just wanted to feel something other than numbness, sadness, and anger. I dappled with drugs just to feel something, even if it was negative or had consequences. Even in my older teen years, I would seek out relationships with guys who I connected with (who also had issues), and I would try to “fix” them which ended up hurting me, but I just wanted the feeling of being connected and close to someone. Recently, I started drinking a little alcohol. It’s dumb because I shouldn’t drink, but I wanted to see how it feels.
Trying out things just to “see how it feels,” is one of my biggest struggles in life because the way my brain is wired. I asked my doctor why and they say it’s ADHD and my brains lack of dopamine creates a need/want for more dopamine, which makes me inclined to try things that increase dopamine…. That’s the science behind it, but it’s still weird to me
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After 30. I broke my ankle in '18 at a TLC concert b/c I was so drunk and I was almost 33. When that happened, I decided no more alcohol for me either. I kinda miss drinking, but once u get older u care a little more about ur health.. then u regret all the dumb shit u did!
Actually, I never went through such a phase. Call it my instinct for self-preservation or whatever.
That said, when I was in my 30s, my mother and I were talking with a neighbor. In the midst of the conversation the neighbor looked at my mother and said, pointing to me, "What was he like when he was a baby?"
To which my mother replied, without skipping a beat, "About like he is now."
So as you can guess, I never really had that childish phase. I am pretty much as God made me.
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I don’t know for sure…I wonder if we keep doing that kind of thing until we die. I guess the key word/thought is “Dumb Thing”🤷🏻♂️ I mean history keeps repeating itself…
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I never actually had this phase. I had a few dumb moments but not an entire phase of it.
I was a VERY safe and smart child. I learned from others mistakes so I didn't have to experience them myself. 😇 -
3-4 years ago. It gets tedious so fast. What's the point of trying the same dumb stuff over and over again? No point
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I was never into that phase. I admit the most risk I take is gambling at the casino or having raw sex (after getting tested) but those are things i choose to do knowingly. Im not tryna try just to try
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I'm still in this phase and I never plan to stop.
Might need to adjust as I get older so I don't hurt myself, but I'm always gonna try new shit.
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I'd say 30 for the most part... but... 20 was when I stopped any more tattoos.
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As seen on TikTok, some people never outgrow it. lol Personally I don’t even remember starting it.
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I am 51. I will let you know when it happens.
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I was passed that at 12.
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Around 13, but doesn't mean I'm never goofy again.
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Not sure if I ever went through that…
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Probably around age 3.
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About 33. It takes time for dudes.
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I don't think that ever ends
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I have not gotten there het tbh
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Have not yet (hence: I am on this site)
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everyone has this phase
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very young was mature for my age
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I'll let you know when I do. 🤣
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About 6.
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I'll let you know...
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