Depression/anxiety drugs vs TRT?

[La la la]

Hello everybody!

What are you thinking? My doctor recommends cut the drugs and go on TRT. Up to level 1200 ng/dl. He is on TRT by the way.

I feel tried and have low libido issue. Morning wood isnt strong. Weak. Total testosterone is 408 ng/dl. Estradiol is fine.

I dont feel i am man. What do you think? Should i try?

 

[daleb]

Depending on the drugs you should be weened off. Some have rather long half lives and lasting effects. About 15 Years ago when I went off mine (celexa, paxil, ativan, clonapin) it was a good 3 years before I started to feel right no booze or drugs... I don't regret it at all. You will just need to be patient to get things evened out. As for the trt part I don't have experience with that. Just be careful.

 

[La la la]

Thanks.

 

[daleb]

I was weened off of the psych meds while I went to a treatment center, but times have kinda changed they trade one set of drugs for another. I'd try to find a good old school pshrink to set up a weening schedule and pick it's brain about the trt. The other thing I'd add is psych meds and booze do not mix. Lay off the sauce while you go off the meds if that's what you decide to do.

 

[La la la]

Anxiety drugs suck. No motivation, no energy. But I've heard going on TRT increases motivation and energy. That's perfect for me.

 

[Lenex]

I have heard that 408 ng dl sucks. How old are you? Have you done a second blood test to confirm the numbers?

 

[La la la]

I have heard that 408 ng dl sucks. How old are you? Have you done a second blood test to confirm the numbers?

Yeah. 22 y/o.

 

[Lenex]

where was the second test? have you tried a restart?

 

[La la la]

where was the second test? have you tried a restart?

Second test was 404 ng/dl. I didn't try restart but I always felt like I have not good testosterone levels. Even on puberty, I had not high libido. I used to watch porn but I wasn't so horny. I think my testosterone level was always on low-normal level.

I'm thinking about it. High testosterone = Success in life.

Why I'm not on TRT? What can I lose? I'm 22 y/o virgin. Never had girlfriend. The only thing I can lose: my shitty life.

Sorry for PMs. I can't reply, I don't know why.

 

[Lenex]

not so fast buddy. You dont see an exit but i asure you there is. trt is an option, but it is the last option.
What is your LH and FSH? prolactin?
I suppose LH is somewhere between 2 and 3.5. If that is so, a restart may help, even if youve been shut down 'for ever'. Remember, also depression can shut you down. You may have had a depressive episode during your puberty, and your LH lowered and your testes didnt develop to full function at the time.
First go to your doc and check sleep study, pituitary mri, testes ultrasound.(not all are necessary but a good doctor should know)
Then check all the thyroid and other problems-read the stickies on this site-they cover it all.

Then if there is no'clear' problem, you should try a restart;
i would recommend torem or clomid, or clomid and nolva. Thats your decision after you read about them. They all have their negative effects.Those are serms.
if that fails i would run hcg with some aromasin followed by a serm and some aromasin. Be very careful with the doses. Read about it i dont have time to tell everything.

I hope megatron can chime in and correct me if im wrong and give some advice.

 

[La la la]

If I go on TRT, I will go for 8-9 months. Then PCT. Then, I will try to boost my T naturally. Why not now? Because I'm in depression man. No motivation.

 

[PrinceDianabol]

If I go on TRT, I will go for 8-9 months. Then PCT. Then, I will try to boost my T naturally. Why not now? Because I'm in depression man. No motivation.

No. If you go on TRT, it is for life. Once you shutdown with TRT you will further damage the HPTA. Whenever you come off your levels will be lower, more or less permanently. You need to attempt restarts now (after getting proper blood work!!)
Otherwise make an uninformed decision now that will effect you until the day you die. Your choice... but personally I'd try and find out what the issue is and at least attempt to fix my natural T first.

 

[La la la]

No. If you go on TRT, it is for life. Once you shutdown with TRT you will further damage the HPTA. Whenever you come off your levels will be lower, more or less permanently. You need to attempt restarts now (after getting proper blood work!!)
Otherwise make an uninformed decision now that will effect you until the day you die. Your choice... but personally I'd try and find out what the issue is and at least attempt to fix my natural T first.

How can I up my level to 1300-1400 ng/dl? I think it is impossible. Maybe, 600-700 ng/dl. I already use drugs every day. I think it is too easy for me to hit a needle twice a week.

 

[PrinceDianabol]

How can I up my level to 1300-1400 ng/dl? I think it is impossible. Maybe, 600-700 ng/dl. I already use drugs every day. I think it is too easy for me to hit a needle twice a week.

A restart will very likely put you over 700ng/dl (a lot of factors depending.) Then you come off the clomid/nolva and see if it stays that high. It's a simple process to do before committing to TRT.....