New and a few questions..

[oasis1988]

Hey everybody, I've actually been reading this forum for a few months now, just learning about AAS and various things about them. I've never done any cycles or anything, so I've been training natural for about 6 years now. I'm 22 years old, 176 lbs, have no idea what my bodyfat is but I mean..

Anyways I've been debating on whether or not to do some cycles or not. Of course I believe now I'm too young, but in the future I've been considering it. But I have a few fears that kind of seem silly to me.

#1 Contaminated gear, like with toxic metals,or some completely different compound..I read a story about some kid in England whos brain swelled up and died due to contaminated gear..and I read an article saying a lot of UGL's are contaminated? Is this a rational fear? or is it blown out of proportion?

#2 PCT depression. I do not suffer from depression, but I do have OCD, which is just a form of anxiety, but I've had it my whole life and it can be controlled..But I'm worried once I'd go on post cycle therapy (pct), my anxiety would be ridiculous and lead into a depression. I've heard HCG helps A LOT with the hormonal crash, which causes the depression and anxiety post cycle therapy (pct). Also is this PCT depression severe? Like suicidal severe, or is it like..just down in the dumps, feel like crying etc. I hear clomid has a lot to do with that, which makes me want to stay from it and just use nolva instead.

So these are basically the 2 things that scare me from doing it. I hope I don't get flamed for this post, I'm just trying to get more comfortable with this whole thing. I know a lot of people on them and actually have learned a lot over the past year reading a lot, so I'm not a complete n00b lol

I just believe in the use of AAS for health reasons, so I'm not really looking into taking any pro doses or anything ridiculous..but nothing super low dose either..maybe just something low to moderate doses, because I have bad cholesterol, don't wanna completely fuck that up.

Anyways am I being overly paranoid about those 2 things I mentioned? Other things like hair loss,testicular atrophy, aren't really that big of a concern for me..yeah those things aren't that great, but a lot of the sides seem to be reversible, but if my hair falls out, I'll shave it and maybe get hair plugs someday! LOL

But anyways thoughts would be appreciated ! Thanks !

 

[Cobra Strike]

I dont see how contaminated gear could do that to someone....it must not have been gear at all...It sounds more to me like the media blaming it on gear in an effort to try to scare people from doing it....if used properly gear can be safe...

and as far as pct depression goes...bro its not like depression depression...well not for me....for me its the feeling of losing size and the lack of motivation to get into the gym...I never miss the gym by the way and its not an intense depression...its just kinda like man this sucks...like when you have to go sit through a speech or lecture type thing...its different for everyone but suicidal def not...

hcg is awsome...that will help you with atrophy as well...helps you keep your natural test levels up..I had a feeling of great well being the first test cycle I ran...but running hcg kind of just made me feel normal...which is a good thing...it also helps you keep more of your gains...

as far as hair..bro you dont want to lose that...there are alot of preventative measures you can take...I use stuff called spironolactone 5%...its a lotion you rub on the top of your head that coats your scalp and blocks dht from binding to your follicle receptors...testosterone highly converts to dht and thats what kills your hair...

also the contamination of ugls is all based on where you go to get your shit...there are alot of places out there that are great...

 

[Cobra Strike]

And big props for waiting kid...shows your maturity level and your intelligence...its good to have members like you on here learning for when the time is right. Longevity is the goal

 

[oasis1988]

I appreciate the replies Cobra! Yeah man I realize this is serious stuff and don't want to do anything wrong, I've read too many young guys not knowing what "PCT" even means..then they wonder why they lost all their gains and their sex drive is fucked for months! That's not gonna be me ! Thanks for the input!

 

[ezred]

also.... contaminated gear.... obviously if it isn't steroids at all it could fuck you up depending what it IS. but if you get it from a reputable source, then dealing with contaminations shouldn't be much of an issue. and if you ARE worried about it, you can bake your gear just to be safe.

most people don't. but if you were worried, that might help set your mind at ease.