Oh interesting. I think the same is true for thrill seeking but there is an added element which is perspective. When I was young I feared little and did stupid

Oh interesting. I think the same is true for thrill seeking but there is an added element which is perspective. When I was young I feared little and did stupid things, sometimes to disastrous results. Now I know I could do those stupid things if I'd like but I'm also more aware of the potential results. Young people know some of the things they are doing are stupid but until you feel it yourself its hard to really know it right? There is also an element of realizing that certain highs are not actually satisfying in the long term. When I was younger I thought X would make me happy. Now I realize that X is very unlikely to actually improve my overall happiness. Some people never realize this or they stumble into taking drugs which is in some ways does cause them to seek greater thrills/highs but they typically don't make it very long in that lifestyle.