Are YOU addicted to steroids???

[mr.nitro]

For all of us who actually use gear... Do you feel like you're addicted? I myself know that I could stop using gear at any time with no problem... but I know that I wont want to anytime soon. I COULD do it, but I dont want to. I dont know if you call that addiction. Im curious to get other peoples views on this.

Ah, what the hell.. I'll post a poll with this.

I feel exactly the same way. I know I could stop, but I fear being normal sized. I don't want that. maybe I am addicted, but its not a physical addiction, its mental.

 

[GUARDIAN]

I feel exactly the same way. I know I could stop, but I fear being normal sized. I don't want that. maybe I am addicted, but its not a physical addiction, its mental.

not much distinction in some doc's opinions.

 

[mr.nitro]

not much distinction in some doc's opinions.

I think its more of a muscle dysmorphia problem. but the problem goes hand in hand.

 

[GUARDIAN]

I think its more of a muscle dysmorphia problem. but the problem goes hand in hand.

true!

 

[growthspurt]

Well, I think it's safe to say your body can become chemically dependant on them, like other drugs.

 

[sugashane]

Its all psycological. If there is a much bigger upside than downside for you to use them than why not use them. Knowing you will use them for the rest of your life does not mean you are addicted. The results are what make people rely on them, not the drug itself.

 

[cw3383]

Anyone who has experienced REAL addiction such as alcohol or pain meds will tell you steroids are not addictive. At least not to the body, maybe the mind.

Stopping steroids sucks but by no means do you go through withdrawals.

I stopped for a year just fine yet I am still having a hard time with some other "legal" things.

Obsession is a more fitting term for juice.

 

[misticat]

not addicted. Love the fast results though

 

[Big_Joe]

Addiction implies that you don't need something. You use it for some reason other then good health and strong body.

Myself I am dependent. I need them to have a strong body and good health. There is a huge difference in these two points.

 

[LoneTree]

For all of us who actually use gear... Do you feel like you're addicted? I myself know that I could stop using gear at any time with no problem... but I know that I wont want to anytime soon. I COULD do it, but I dont want to. I dont know if you call that addiction. Im curious to get other peoples views on this.

Ah, what the hell.. I'll post a poll with this.

This is not about you in person, but a general observation:
Most people who become dependent on any substance feel that they COULD stop at any time but they don't want to.
Building strength (and muscle) is very seductive.