How do you combat post-cycle depression?

[Flash_75]

I took my last tab of clomid today. I would be using arimidex with it, but it got lost in the mail...sooo. I've been really kinda bummed lately. No motivation, no confidence, and for no reason. My strength hasn't changed and I think I even dropped some water wieght. I look great and I'm strong. So why am I depressed. I know, I know I just need to inflate my ego a little.

What do you do to beat post-cycle depression?

 

[The Almighty]

I just tell myself that I spent a shitload of time, money, and dedication getting to where I am, so why fuck it up by being lazy and staying out of the gym.

I also fantasize about my next cycle.

 

[Zyglamail]

I took my last tab of clomid today. I would be using arimidex with it, but it got lost in the mail...sooo. I've been really kinda bummed lately. No motivation, no confidence, and for no reason. My strength hasn't changed and I think I even dropped some water wieght. I look great and I'm strong. So why am I depressed. I know, I know I just need to inflate my ego a little.

What do you do to beat post-cycle depression?

Mind over matter.....if you dont mind, it dont matter. The key is to realize rationally what you are going through and why. Sure, hormones etc play a role in how we feel, but how we think is, in my opinion, just as important. The mind is truely a powerfull tool. Learn to use it.

 

[jc21]

just think you are bigger after the cycle then when you began. and make it a goal to gain some size natually...the time will fly by and all of a sudden you will be on again.

 

[Fish]

I just tell myself that I spent a shitload of time, money, and dedication getting to where I am, so why fuck it up by being lazy and staying out of the gym.

I also fantasize about my next cycle.

That is great!!
I just don't like the idea that many people have...
"he is big only cause he uses" so I am not going to slow down once off.

Also you will feel a little better now that you clomid is gone. It is very needed for a quick recovery, but it depresses the shit out me. I get all over emotional.

"Pickachu watch out", with tears in my eyes.

Best luck

 

[bigrand]

When i came off cycle, it wasnt depression, it was nervous breakdown. Shaking, scared shitless over nothing, anxious, naseaus all the time......CLomid plus stims plus coming off????
I dont know. Nobody had it this bad when coming off before right? Shit, i did a short cycle and was clean for 3 weeks with no depression or anxiety problems, so part of me thinks it was the yburn and ECA that did it.

 

[therookie]

Go out and get yourself some Sundown 5-HTP......Let it dissolve undr your tounge twice a day, it will help ....Good Luck

 

[DDT2356]

aerobic

After aerobic exercise like running or intense biking or intense swimming, you will notice a high of endorphins. This is the best thing for depression. The aerobic exercise regulates neurotransmitters in some way and also releases the endorphins. Anaerobic exercise like weightlifting gives you a high with endorphins but it doesnt affect the neurotransmitters in the brain as much as aerobic. So go ride your bike up a hill a few times or run a few miles (treadmill will work) every other day, it will help. You gotta get like 125? beats per minute of heartrate for a steady 20 mins to get the effects. Try it and keep us posted.

 

[acneman]

stjohnswort helped me a lot

 

[me2dammit]

it may sound silly

but, sunshine!!! Get out in the sun and enjoy yourself, show off your gains. Get some compliments, and that will be your motivation.

You made it this far and haven't lost anything, take that into consideration. Don't let anything fuck with your MOJO!!!

 

[str8cubano]

I'm on the 5th day, don't feel too depressed just yet....last year I got depressed as fuck on the clomid...not so much in the gym, just emotional shit...oh yea, that and cause i got a shitload of zits on my forehead when i hardly ever get a zit..lol

 

[Baby Gorilla]

Preach it....

Mind over matter.....if you dont mind, it dont matter. The key is to realize rationally what you are going through and why....

Before I first used gear, I was prepped on what emotional things to expect (more intense emotions, sense of loss after cycle, etc.). I was told it was all in my head and natural.

When those times come, just remember it's part of the game and keep pushing on. Go out, have some fun, go someplace where people will trip over themselves checking you out--that'll get you in a good mood.

These times pass. It's also key for why you need rest time between cycles. Too long on gear and you forget what "normal" feels like. You aren't weaker or less of a person, you're going back to "normal."