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“That night had been the first time I’d felt alive, the adrenaline and endorphins making my body, still recovering from disease, feel…normal. It was then that I realized I’d risk anything to feel that way all the time—and most days, I did.” quote by Kim Harrison
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““That night had been the first time I’d felt alive, the adrenaline and endorphins making my body, still recovering from disease, feel…normal. It was then that I realized I’d risk anything to feel that way all the time—and most days, I did.””

Kim Harrison

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Darkest Hour", 2014

A moment of intense feeling can become addictive, driving risky behavior to recapture it.

In simple terms: Intense moments become addictive.

Key Takeaway

Seek balance, not constant thrill.

Themes

addiction adrenaline well‑being

Mood

intense reflective

Type

psychological cautionary

When to use this quote

  • extreme sports
  • substance use
  • relationship dynamics

Key Concepts

neuroscience psychology risk behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • What healthy alternatives give you a similar buzz?
  • How do you recognize when craving becomes harmful?
A Different Perspective

Addiction can harm health and relationships.

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