Comments on: Are You an Adrenaline Junkie?

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:44:14 +0000

Hi Jessica,

Yes it will have a very similar effect on teenagers. Because your body is still in the developmental your body is very susceptible to hormonal variations. Please be very careful of external stimulants and seek professional advice if you suspect you might be an adrenalin junkie.
Amelia

By: jessica

jessica — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:31:37 +0000

Hi,
Im a normal teenager and i want to know if this all has the same effect on younger adults like me.

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:02:00 +0000

Hi PeterJ,
Your productivity should not be affected by your adrenalin. You can certainly be very productive but relaxed at the same time. It’s much better for your health.
Many athletes strive for this ‘working zone’ and I think we should aim for it at work also.

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:58:00 +0000

Hi Daryl,
Adrenanlin can be both a blessing and a curse. When referring to sports it is absolutely necessary to have that adrenalin response. Just use breathing and positive self talk to keep it channelled in the right direction.

As for Adrenalin at work, provided you have a physical outlay such as a lunchtime workout, it wont be affecting your long term health.

Lay off the coffees, use deep breathing, and keep up the good work with your lunchtime classes.

By: PeterJ

PeterJ — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:05:00 +0000

Hmmm I do find that I need to get “geed up” and tend to only be productive at work when I am on a high heart rate. Does this make me an adrenaluine junkie? Probably, but i love that coffee!

By: Daryl M

Daryl M — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:44:00 +0000

Amelia

Can you please expand on this topic?

I am definitely one with a love of Adrenalin Sports, like track cycling, mountain bikes and power boats. I have even jumped out of plane which if gave my all time best buzz, euphoria!

But what then of the day to day? As you know I am a regular at the gym as well other exercise.

However just the through of racing or if someone mucks with me at work then Bang, I cannot sit still.

What methods do you recommend to better utilize adrenalin response?
1/ in sport when you need the adrenalin to boost performance
2/ to be more focused at work, when adrenalin hits can be disruptive

Daryl