ACMESkydiver 0 #1 July 17, 2007 It has been supposed that Adrenal Burnout Syndrome is partly the cause behind some peoples' desire to do things that over-stimulate their adrenal gland, i.e. skydiving, bungee jumping, and other extreme sports and professions. The type of person that THRIVES on these types of activities -almost needs them- is compensating for this lack of balance of hormones produced by this gland. Here's the deal: modern medicine finds the appropriate dosage of hormone and treatment to heal your/our failing adrenal glands...by taking this treatment, you may find a lack of desire or need to participate in high-risk activities or sports. The following symptoms would be alleviated: obesity in the trunk muscle weakness poor wound healing kidney stones fatigue Depression, Apathy, despair and even suicidal tendencies Emotional instability, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability short term memory loss However, you wouldn't have a 'need' or desire to jump any longer. ASSUMING that you had challenges with those issues...would you take the treatment? Why or why not? (This is ONLY for hypothetical discussion and has not been proven or tested anywhere.) I thought it would be a nifty discussion...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piratemike 0 #2 July 17, 2007 Quote It has been supposed that Adrenal Burnout Syndrome is partly the cause behind some peoples' desire to do things that over-stimulate their adrenal gland, i.e. skydiving, bungee jumping, and other extreme sports and professions. The type of person that THRIVES on these types of activities -almost needs them- is compensating for this lack of balance of hormones produced by this gland. Here's the deal: modern medicine finds the appropriate dosage of hormone and treatment to heal your/our failing adrenal glands...by taking this treatment, you may find a lack of desire or need to participate in high-risk activities or sports. The following symptoms would be alleviated: obesity in the trunk muscle weakness poor wound healing kidney stones fatigue Depression, Apathy, despair and even suicidal tendencies Emotional instability, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability short term memory loss However, you wouldn't have a 'need' or desire to jump any longer. ASSUMING that you had challenges with those issues...would you take the treatment? Why or why not? (This is ONLY for hypothetical discussion and has not been proven or tested anywhere.) I thought it would be a nifty discussion... So... The skydiving is great and all, and it's something that does smooth out my life. I stay because of the people that are at the dropzone. The friendships are better than any drug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 July 17, 2007 I would not take the Rx, it's not required, I do not and never skydived for the adrenaline.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #4 July 17, 2007 I like a bit of jumping out of aircraft every now and then, but I can stop anytime I want to.Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 July 17, 2007 QuoteI like a bit of jumping out of aircraft every now and then, but I can stop anytime I want to. same here.. same with everything!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #6 July 17, 2007 Hi, my name's Mark and I'm a skydiver. now where is that list of people I need to talk to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #7 July 17, 2007 Quote It has been supposed that Adrenal Burnout Syndrome is partly the cause behind some peoples' desire to do things that over-stimulate their adrenal gland, i.e. skydiving, bungee jumping, and other extreme sports and professions. The type of person that THRIVES on these types of activities -almost needs them- is compensating for this lack of balance of hormones produced by this gland. Here's the deal: modern medicine finds the appropriate dosage of hormone and treatment to heal your/our failing adrenal glands...by taking this treatment, you may find a lack of desire or need to participate in high-risk activities or sports. The following symptoms would be alleviated: obesity in the trunk muscle weakness poor wound healing kidney stones fatigue Depression, Apathy, despair and even suicidal tendencies Emotional instability, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability short term memory loss However, you wouldn't have a 'need' or desire to jump any longer. ASSUMING that you had challenges with those issues...would you take the treatment? Why or why not? (This is ONLY for hypothetical discussion and has not been proven or tested anywhere.) I thought it would be a nifty discussion... besides, half the symptoms you listed also go for ADHD. actually, my thinking and my concentration really go skywards when i do risky shit. or if i feel like doing so.. which is quite nice for a change! besides, Depression, Apathy, despair and even suicidal tendencies, Emotional instability, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability, short term memory loss REALLY SUCK BIG TIME!!!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 July 17, 2007 Quote I would not take the Rx, it's not required, I do not and never skydived for the adrenaline. Just in it for the chicks, eh?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 July 17, 2007 After 5700 jumps, there is no way I'm still doing it for the adrenalin rush. In fact, I don't think that was ever the case.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #10 July 17, 2007 Shit... It'd probably be more expensive in the long run... Prescription drugs these days are sooo pricy... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #11 July 17, 2007 I would probably take it ... and then go jump. "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #12 July 17, 2007 It's interesting, because I don't think that most of my skydiving friends are people I would classify as adrenaline seekers. Some are, of course, but most of them are not. Sounds like several others on here would fall into that category, too. So, if it's not an adrenaline issue, does that just mean it's a mental imbalance? TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 July 17, 2007 Quote So, if it's not an adrenaline issue, does that just mean it's a mental imbalance? Yes I am crazy... but I'm crazy in a good way... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #14 July 17, 2007 I can relate to it, so we'll just all be happy and unstable together! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #15 July 17, 2007 Not about adrenaline. Skydiving for me is just something i enjoy abive everything else. Everything from learning new skills (yes even packing) to meeting new and interesting arse holes.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 July 17, 2007 Quote Not about adrenaline. Skydiving for me is just something i enjoy abive everything else. Everything from learning new skills (yes even packing) to meeting new and interesting arse holes. Same here... I don't even mind packing all that much... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 July 17, 2007 I know there are a bunch of people that say it's not an adrenaline rush...however, even with your 5700 jumps diablo, it is a physiological stimulant that increases production of adrenaline. You do not have the ability to 'turn it off' because you're used to it. Now then the AMOUNT of adrenaline may be lower for someone who has done it so many times...but some argue that that very reason is because you are burning out that adrenal gland from overuse. Hmmm...it's ponderous. But I agree there are other benefits. I like the people, too. I have decided that I'm not done yet, though...I'm just waiting for a better time to get back into it, that's all. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keka 0 #18 July 17, 2007 I do not jump b/c of the adrenaline... it's good though,.. but I simply like it. and also to hang out with some good and funny people during the weekends . no I would never take anything to quit jumping or doing anything crazy.... I like speed, I like adrenaline, and I've been called crazy since I was young...so I don't think would make that much of difference http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org PMS#551 I love my life :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #19 July 17, 2007 i jump because i enjoy it. maybe i felt a rush on my first tandem but since then... ...it's just been fun and relaxing to me! I'd rather die of kidney failure and have a great, successful, fun life, than to live to an old age just sitting on my couch watching tv... CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #20 July 17, 2007 obesity in the trunk don't have it muscle weakness don't have it poor wound healing don't have it kidney stones don't have it (but I'm still young) fatigue don't have it Depression, Apathy, despair and even suicidal tendencies don't have it Emotional instability, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability don't have it short term memory loss don't have it I think I'll pass on the meds thank you very much Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 July 17, 2007 I don't need to jump, but I do enjoy itDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
