Anxiety + Aas ??

[bSTAT]

Ok, so heres the scoop...let me start with my stats: im 23, 5'11", 215lbs, 10% BF, and have been using AAS since i was 18. Ok, so, i started taking AAS when i was 18, just a bottle of test, then after a few weeks, off i would build off that, test + deca, test + rifortiv-b, test + eq, stuff like that. Of course i would make sure i did my PCT stuff as well. Well, when i was 21, i stopped until i turned 23. I just decided to lay off for a while and made some good gains. I started back up using, test + eq, just to kinda work back into it, and it went very well. about 4 months after that, i tried tren for the first time, and i really worried about the fact that i had to cook this stuff up. I followed direction perfectly, and it came out really really nice.

I was one for about 3 weeks, 75mg EOD, and all of the sudden i had serious chest pain, and i went to the ER. the doc checked me out and said i had an anxiety attack. i have NEVER had anything like that, or been one to worry about ANYTHING really. SO, i just kept on with my cycle, and still had the pains...it was happening a lot. SO i got stress test and a EKG, blood work...all that..turns out, im perfectly fine, and it actually is ANXIETY. Well, i was worried so i stopped the tren, but i still had the pains and the ANXIETY attacks...so, i went to other doc b/c i was afraid they were missing something. Nope, it really was anxiety, so they put me on Effexor (which takes about a month to start working) and Xanex to calm me down until the Effexor started working. After that, i felt NORMAL. and REALLY stupid that this was happening, felt like a PUSS, but turns out, my mom has ANXIETY attacks and my dad has had them too. They say its hereditary. So...now, im feeling good on the Effexor alone. The attacks have stopped, and i feel normal. Its been about 3 months.

Its time to grow. I have cyp, riforvit-b, and primo Do you think that AAS could mess with my ANXIETY meds? What are everyones thoughts on mixing AAS with meds like these? Im just looking for some feedback from everyone. Thanx a TON!

 

[Mr. Burns]

They could aggrevate your natural nervousness, I would run small amounts if any at all to be safer. You don't want to overdoe it ya know.

 

[LVTitan]

lay off the meds for a minute, see if you can stay attack free for a while. from what i've HEARD, dont know personally EQ is a suspect for anxiety so i would stay away from that for sure.

 

[glennds]

this subject comes up once a week it seems. i don't buy AAS cause depression, anxiety, aggressiveness, mood swings, happiness, sadness, anger, whatever. that all comes from within and was there way before you poke your ass with a needle and injected yourself with steroids.

sorry bstat but sounds like anxiety runs in the family. never heard of panic attacks being hereditary but you never know.

 

[bSTAT]

I think the EQ is what did it to me personally. not the drug itself, but i got REALLY bad headaches, bad cramps in the middle of the night, crazy stuff...and i have never had that from any other AAS. EQ didnt cause my anxiety, i just think it worried me you know.

I got this off a medical site: "Anxiety Disorders are often hereditary but they often have "triggers" that actually cause their onset."

Its hard for me to believe that its hereditary..but, i agree with the trigger part. my fear i guess is that i have messed my heart up. But the docs say im fine..and i have had all the test except at Cath. I have probably done 9 cycles in my life. never went over 400mg of anything in a week. There is also no heart desiese in my family. Do you think i should worry about my heart with what i have done? Or should i just stop being such a puss? haha

 

[glennds]

could be that you are a 23 year old kid. kind of an anxious age for a lot of us, just getting out of college and starting out. it won't always be so hard bstat.

 

[TheAssholeFomerlyKnownAsDBBT]

lay off the meds for a minute, see if you can stay attack free for a while. from what i've HEARD, dont know personally EQ is a suspect for anxiety so i would stay away from that for sure.

bstat, this is not good advise. DO NOT play doctor with the anxiety meds. I've had anx. probs for about 5 years and have taken effexor (expensive shit!!). I was also prescribed something similar to Xanax in addition to that. I've taken gear while using those drugs and have had no problems since then. I've also tried to play doc and stop taking the anti anx. meds. Not a good idea for me. I wouldn't mess around with that stuff. Continue with your current doc that gave you them.

 

[2lunatics_ina_rubber_room]

Hey bstat,

Anxiety and depression (We know you didn't mention depression but they sometimes occur together) certainly are genetic. My wife is prone to both as are her parents. It's all about chemical imbalance in the brain. Don't ever feel like a "puss" as you put it. Yes stressors and the like can trigger panic attacks but sometimes they just occur. Unfortunately they are, like we said, related to brain chemistry. Which means they are largely beyond your control and can't be "turned off' like a light switch. It can be very un-nerving to be a hostage to your brain chemistry. It's natural to feel frustrated and out of control. Do not "beat yourself up" over this !!

Continue in treatment with your doc. You can also do some web searches for information on panic attacks and anxiety. We're sure your a smart fella and as such would benefit greatly from gaining insight into your dilema. For many people information serves as an excellent source of "self help". Understanding the condition will go along way toward effectively dealing with it and the many emotions and feelings it can stir up !

As far as AAS goes, we don't have a good answer for you. I have heard people say that EQ makes them prone to anxiety. I personally have not experienced that side from it. However, my body responds well to AAS with minimal to no sides. Wished we could be more helpful in this regard.

Remember bro, knowledge is power. Talk to your doc, talk to your family about their anxiety issues (how old were they when it hit ? How did it manifest ? etc ) and above all research, research, research !!

Wishing you good luck and success, bro

 

[LEANNMEAN]

Honestly this is probably just the beginning of the problem and AAS will just make it worse untill you stop some day for good. I went through everything you did and much more including several trips to the Emergency Room. The only thing you can do is take your med's to control it so it does not get out of hand. Because when it does you will develop social phobia and have trouble going places and maybe even driving. Hpefully you will not have a full blown panic attack because it is the worst thing to go through and once you have one you start to have them more frequently. I would suggest you read up on it so you know what anxiety and panic attacks are all about because that in itself will be alot of help. If it gets worst definitely go see a psychiatrist as they are much more knowledgeble on treating this condition. Good Luck

 

[wls8687]

I would lissen to Detroit, he has the same issues as you have.. and no one of us could do anything else then imagine.. just don't stop the medecine you've been prescribed.. they'r there for a reason..