Describe your crash after cycle...

[CJ01]

debating depression between people is something that will never be known IMO. Everyone is different physical and obviously mentally, I think that a "crash" is more up stairs then anything else but some Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS) just triggers a single persons feeling of depression. Everything in life is what you make it out to be.

 

[Ponderosa]

I catch an immediate cold. Bloat goes away revealing a very defined and sculpted body. But I get happy/sad/angry/depressed easily, and at about 3pm I want nothing else but to take a long nap. To keep energy at the gym, I usually have to listen to hardcore killer music, or take something (caffeine, etc). Sucks, but I try to look at it as a hurdle that will be a fun challenge...ok, a challenge, not a fun one...

 

[PARKER27]

For me:

I ran chlomid but a few months afterwards my acne didn't stop. It was bad, luckily I'm back to normal.

As for the depression, I am on anti-depressants year round for anxiety ... so I get to kill two birds with one stone (if I am clinically depressed, who knows); however, recent studies are showing that Paxil (my med) has been causing suicidal thoughts and in other cases suicides in teenagers prescribed to it. Who knows.

For that guy that asked what it's like: For me when it happens occiaionally it's so silly... for instance: I'll get out of bed go make a sandwich talk to myself a little bit about what I need to do that day and then out of no where "Kill yourself" will come to mind. I laugh it off because I dont want to and wherever that idea came from was ridiculous.

As for when I actually feel down (unlike above situation) i dont get it much but if something bad is happening to you, like girlfriend splitting up ...for me it's usually the girl situation or money situation, it's amplified so much more after PCT

The above is my own account, i'm sure it's not happening to everyone, but I don't mind talking about it if it'll will help someone.

Paxil has been getting a ton of bad press lately...I personaly think It's a horrible drug however people react different to the same drug.If I were you I'd ask your Doc if you could try wellbutrin,this drug hands down has the least sides and is extremly clean as far as phyciatric drugs go.My mother and I both take wellbutrin and love it...even though I have nothing to compare it to my mother has taken many anti-D and this is the only one she approves of.

 

[jpflex66]

lexapro 10mgs a day-wont even realize your on it-makes you normal-very good med

 

[B.Reel]

back agian--iv learned alot about crashing-see if body never recovers in time your serritonin levels drop too--genitec or comes w/age-but after cycle anxiety/depression can set in faster if predisposed to the imbalance--will power will not correct the problem...its chemical imbalance--so answer is ANTI-DEPRESS SSRI meds--some argue that its no good, but your brain and chemicals just dont snap out of it w/will power--low levels of natrual test can set it off balance....ive learned about over two years worth on meds and depression/anixety issues.
SO if you crash--and not talking about libido or strength and size--im talking about mental crash...SSRI meds worked very well..they have such low doses that your body wont get all screwed up....any questions i can help w/opinoins on mental effects

For ONE it takes SSRIs atleast a month to take full effect so if you are going to take that rout, start 1 month before you end your cycle. TWO, the suicidal thought thing was only reported in adolesence (up to 18 yrs old) and was in less than 5 people out of millions, so thats out.
And THREE, depression is the most popular adverse event from steroids. Not only post cycle crash, but after your body adjusts back down and you are at the same size you started, your mind see's a puny bitch and the cycle starts over. If you have symptoms like this, it is your body telling you to stop forever. For those of you that dont get these symptoms, god F'ing bless you!

 

[D-bo]

I never had any mental effects. The only thing that bothered me was my sex drive and erection problems that followed after the cycle. I never had erectile plroblems in my life till after cycling. I kept telling my self it will go back to normal and I have an understanding GF so that helps out alot. I refused Cialis or any erectile drug because my doc advised against it and told me i will go back to normal. The doc was right i did recover!! I never got depressed with my self or my body just the sex drive shit and not being able to please my chick but we all good now!!

 

[GangstaDave01]

I'm about to come off of my 2nd real cycle (aside from just taking dbol when i was younger, and then a little 250mg/week test eth trial cycle)...last time for the first week or 2 i think i mustve slept 14 hours a night, never really wanting to leave my bed, lazy and depressed. I just came off of a long sust/deca cycle and begin post cycle therapy (pct) this friday (which im dreading). I got slammed with about 2 days of random crippling depression this weekend and almost started post cycle therapy (pct) then, thinking that i was crashing early for some reason...i held off though, and woke up sunday all sunshine again haha, so im not quite sure what it was. I'm def looking forward to an emotional rollercoaster.

for me depression can kick the shit out of me and im worthless, but i find that having a good, understanding girl can be one of the best things...to have someone to cuddle up with and reassure u and shit....on top of the depression, i get real moody about losing slight amounts of size at any point, even when i know its just bloat. Its reassuring though cause even when im feeling shitty and skinny, girls will typically tell me i look better how i am anyways, cause im still big enough, but i dont look like a marshmellow any more, and im looking mad cut and it looks 10x better...so that makes me feel pretty good

 

[seek&destroy]

what did theses cycles look like. What about a firts cycle of test only?

 

[jpflex66]

trust me SSRI will help w/ depression/anxiety post cycle--it may not go away

 

[B.Reel]

what did theses cycles look like. What about a firts cycle of test only?

The cycles dont discriminate, its all about being shut down. When you are shut down and your T levels drop below normal (post cycle) thats when the party begins...

 

[s_1]

i agree with gangsterdave you need someone there beside you like a gf that reassurres you and boosts self esteem not just the sexual stuff.. makes it easier. post cycle therapy (pct) crash is alot harder when you are lonesome and single

 

[jpflex66]

I really dont think some of you understand what im saying or talking about....

 

[Jimmykick]

I never experienced any deppresive feelings after any of my recent cycles (last 2 years) but I take anti depressants. Zoloft works well for me. I love feeling optimistic on the shit. Maybe you could get on them for a few months while coming off cycle? All they do is force production of seratonin in the brain which produces feelings of well being

 

[slugg]

what really sucks is whenyou start hanging with a girl youve been trying to get for a while (like off and on type of deal) and then she changes her mind after about a month a day before post cycle therapy (pct) ouch now i dont know what s going on is it the juice with drawl or is it female with drawl i ll make it though lol

 

[big-tymer]

Last crash i had i crashed hard, finished a cycle was 240 lbs, girl left me for a cop and i got really depressed, lost about 20lbs.. felt like shit, really weak, looked like crap, So i continued to naturally diet down to 200lbs.. Hit the juice clean diet, and heavy training after that, And now i am bigger, and leaner then ever.

 

[allaboutmiami]

ok-depression big issue --how bout taking a anti-depressent to combat the emotional effects?

i had two brothers kill them selves while on anti-depressents. one ten years later. anti-depressents can make things alot worse. Make everything in life seem so bad, when nothing is really bad at all.

please dont ever take them

 

[jpflex66]

Sorry but when i take only 10mgs off the stuff im fine --maybe if you taking over 100mgs of anti-drpes, well i dun no.....by u saying please dont ever take them is shot! WHEN I STOPPED FOR A MONTH I TURNED INTO A WREAK WENT BACK ON MEDS I WAS NORNMAL..now i dont speak for bi-polar or major depression.. just minor depression that could be caused from low test levels or low serritoin.

I say again some of you not getting my drift.....chemical imbalance rsulting from age or low test levels triggers a predisposed problem to come out faster...it may and wont happen to alot of people..i for 1 did...live and learn...then take care of problem.

 

[truck]

the best way i found to deal with it was the lexapro, and as little girlish as it sounds make your self a note like on the back of your door youll seee in the morning, things are ok, be better soon, and this is just a side effect, its not real...shit along those lines...well im done babbling....hope this helps someone

Luckly I've never had to go with any chemicals to help me out of my depression. I think i'm a seasonal type. But any way I did and still put up inspirational quotes on life and messages to myself to keep me going. When I get down I spend hours looking for new quotes. Plus its always good to have a friend or family member always there for you. Good luck out there guys and keep it positive.

 

[jpflex66]

Bump

 

[Cam01]

Well...great feedback. I will be starting my test/winny cycle on sunday. Luckly, i also have Zoloft in hand! I will be taking 50mg ED. Even while on. I normally take Zoloft (50mg E3D), but i will be taking 50mg ED day after my last pin. And will also be starting Creatine the day after. And other supplements I will also be starting the day after. I kno all about Anxiety/depression/panic. U just have to tell yourself that it will pass, that its your brain playing wit u. It will NOT kill you! Funny thing, i can somewhat control my anxiety/panic. Ive had it since 05, and had it horrible, but have learned much about it... U can choose to 1 be in fear or 2 laugh it off and kno that in 5 minutes, you'll be fine. Easier said that done...trust me! I kno! But u have to understand that anxiety is normal. U just get it a bit more severe. Stay up! Tey to keep your normal routine.. Try to keep everything as normal as it was before. Wit me, i just get a bad case of the shits! Crazy diareha!