At what age did you get past the "trying dumb stuff just to see how it feels" phase?

[DevinAM]

[WhatTheHeckkkk]

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

[TransAm85]

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!

[DevinAM]

I've always been pretty anti drug so drinking isn't a thing I've done. Anyway that sounds painful.

[TransAm85]

Yes it hurt a lot and since they put a bunch of screws and a plate in my ankle and years have passed, I can feel when it's gonna rain or snow.. So stupid that I did that.

[nightdrot]

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.

[Guy13]

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…

[Secret6620]

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. 😇

[ChicanaChick]

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

[DizzyDesii]

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

[Smoke-n-Growls]

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.

It's more fun.

[mortonc57]

I'd say 30 for the most part... but... 20 was when I stopped any more tattoos.

[clampfan101]

As seen on TikTok, some people never outgrow it. lol Personally I don’t even remember starting it.

[DevinAM]

I don't remember starting it either, maybe I did but never on the same level as a lot of people I see around me.

[exitseven]

I am 51. I will let you know when it happens.

[JakeS00]

I was passed that at 12.

[Guy__]

Around 13, but doesn't mean I'm never goofy again.

[Anonymous]

Not sure if I ever went through that…

[Jamie05rhs]

Probably around age 3.

[monkeynutts]

About 33. It takes time for dudes.

[In_Trance]

I don't think that ever ends

[wouterv]

I have not gotten there het tbh

[SpaceGalaxy]

Have not yet (hence: I am on this site)

[bootieclapper9000]

everyone has this phase

[driven159]

very young was mature for my age

[Anonymous]

I'll let you know when I do. 🤣

[Slartybartfast]

I'll let you know...

[slatyb]

About 6.

[MountAverage]

I'll let you know.