Anti-depressants

[Philips]

I'm sure I spelled that wrong but owell. Anyway, I know that there have been other theads here where many have openly talked about taking anti d's. My question is do you guys think that the change in hormones when using steroids significantly affects a person who may already suffer from depression, and do you think it is a negative effect or positive? Also does the use of anti-d's help to control the problem in your opinions?

 

[qwerty_uk]

I think it depends on the view point of the user, i.e. do you think steroids are magic and that they will make you have the perfect body which will solve all your problems.

Or are they just an aid to help achieve your goals. If the first is true then they will not help, as if you take a mild steroid then you will be disappointed with the results and if you take a stronger substance then you'll probably feel a big drop after the cycle.

I was going to start my first cycle last year but I knew I'd be doing it for the first reason. I've just started a cycle of var now, and I know I'm doing it for the right reasons.

 

[glock95]

Phillips, excess androgens in the body cause a number negitive psychiatric effects; anxiety, insomnia, rage, and even psychosis.
Depression is often accompanied by anxiety and androgens can make this even worse. If you are using anti-depressants I would stay away from strong androgens and testosterone. Altered estrogen/prolactin levels can derange dopamine and T3 levels in the brain and cause all kinds of probllems if you are already suffering from a psychiatric problem. Also, do not supress your estrogen levels too low, this is also asking for trouble. If you are going to use ,stay with a mild AAS like anavar beginning with small dosages (20mg./day) to see haw you react. Hope this helps,

Glock

 

[DOGMA]

glock95, gave you some really good advise...

 

[Blitzkrieg]

When I first started aas (tren a especially) I noticed I was a lot more emotional than normal, but eventually I adjusted. So I can see it negatively affecting people with depression. I still have a temper though

 

[Philips]

thanks for the responses guys

I was hopein to hear what some of the guys on here who are on anti ds think.

 

[km2000]

any time comming off aas the hormons are out of whack for sure, emotiomnal and yes depresed,

I took some anti depressents years ago, it was the worst experience of my life! they numbed me to life, I could get kicked square in the nuts and think" oh well" and walk on.... or I could be walking down the street and see a hundred dollar bill on the ground and not even raise my exitement... it was that bad, sexual sides, and a host of others. they really change the person you are, ask your friends and family. I think they may help with depression but the numb you to everything.

my way of thinking is if your depressed it is for a reason, you need to get some help and figure out what that reason is and make a change to the root of the problem and not mask the symtoms... anti depressents are given out like candy at doctors offices now days, dont belive me? go in there and tell the doc your depressed he'll have you fill out a questionair and you'll walk ou the office 5 min later with a script... imo they are no good!

life is a bitch sometimes and you just have to take the good with the bad, sometimes things happen to make you depressed you just nned to ride the waves... counseling or therapy would be a lot more benifical than anti depressants in my opinion...

 

[sszapdog]

I also believe that anti depressants ruin lives. I had some horrible experiences with them. Once I stopped them , it took years to finally feel free from bizzarro world. Never touch 'em, never recommend 'em. Walk around the block , do cardio, expand your sphere of learning, whack the bologni, just dont use AD.