Test E and sleep

[finny]

I'm finding that most days I'm tired/sleepy and it feels like I'm not getting enough sleep while on test e @500mg/wk. On average, I'm getting 7-8hrs of sleep. I'm trying to get a 1hr nap every couple of days.

I think I'm 28 days in - will have to double check that at home.

Is this normal?

I don't think it's overtraining as I'm only doing 2on-1off @ about 10-12sets each day and each body part is trained once every 8 days or so.

My diet is very clean as well.

Thanks.

[MrMe]

Im on a test e, test prop and deca cycle and im having a hard time to sleep too, not sure if its the test or not. When are you taking your shots?

[finny]

It's not that I can't sleep. I feel I don't get enough sleep.

I do my shots 250 Sunday 7pm, 250 Thursday 7am.

[ebjack]

i needed more sleep on test-e. Get as much as you can..it'll help you grow

[A-BOMB]

I've used test e on at least 3 other cycles and have had the same problem. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night wide awake and of course then during the day I'm dead tired.

[MrMe]

Ya i find i have to nap for an hour at least 3 to 4 times a week, guess the gear making the body go into overtime

[Dizz28]

It makes it harder for me to sleep also but I feel rested all through the day. I have doctor Rx'd sleep meds so I usually get a solid 7 in level III and IV sleep so i know I'm well rested.

Also, I know a lot of people don't have this luxury but I take an hour or two nap in the afternoon. Usually right after I work out nd fill up on shake.

Dizz

[finny]

Ok, so it's not only me - good. Yeah, I'm trying to get as much sleep as I can, but not always possible with kids and family schedule. There are times that I could go to bed early but it cuts into my eating schedule - is this ironic or what?

[Dizz28]

Ok, so it's not only me - good. Yeah, I'm trying to get as much sleep as I can, but not always possible with kids and family schedule. There are times that I could go to bed early but it cuts into my eating schedule - is this ironic or what?

Speaking of eating....time to eat for the 4th time today

And no, you are not the only one. Very common for this to occur

Dizz

[renman8]

I have found that naps can contribute to the problem. Once you start taking naps it becomes more difficult to fall asleep at night IMO. I try to maintain 8 hours and be consistent with what time I go to bed and wake up. I also take B12 sublingual which seems to have helped and drink a Lo-Carb Monster drink each day. No caffeine past 3pm or so and with no naps and a busy day I will find myself sleeping better. Hope this helps.

[AnabolicErick]

Yep dude when ever i run test, i feel like i am tired during the days and at night i can have trouble getting to sleep... but its well worth the wait at the end of the cycle

[testisbest]

I can take as little as 400mg of test a week and have a hard time falling asleep. If I can get 5 or 6 hours of sleep I wake up ready to take on the world. After the cycle is when I can't get my a$$ out of bed in the morning.

[kfrost06]

I agree with renman and follow the same plan no caffiene past 2p.m. but I use a red bull at about 1pm everyday. I strongly discourage using Rx sleep aids like one guy mentioned, they can be very dangerous and cause dependence.

[anonymous]

my friend is taking 500mg of test e /wk and he says it makes him sleepy.......if he does his shot at night he like passes out a couple of hrs later.....he said he gets the best sleepy while on test but hasnt said anything about being sleep during the day

[Selene]

it is not abnormal, some people cannot sleep and some feel they cannot get enough sleep, check your caloric intake and water intake as well

good luck to you

[Durty2]

yea im on test e, ever since ive been having trouble sleeping as well

[DaIllstPlaya]

uh oh.... ima be on test e pretty soon too

does this mean ima be tired throughout the day? that would suck, i run a business, i cant be fallin asleep on my customers

and i have to be focused 120% !! bein sleepy is the WORST thing to be in my kinda work

[Durty2]

its not that kinda sleepy its just hard to fall asleep, i feel fine once im up

[Dizz28]

I strongly discourage using Rx sleep aids like one guy mentioned, they can be very dangerous and cause dependence.

I debating on weather ripping you a new one again like I did on that other thread.

I truely hate people like you.

Disregard kfrost's statement, he has no pharmaceutical knowledge whatsoever.

EDIT: it's not worth my time

Dizz

[AandF6969]

Are you eating enough calories?

[powerinabottle1300]

I have trouble falling alseep on test. I have only been on for two weeks and i hope this week is better.

[finny]

Thanks guys.

Yeah, with naps, you have to be careful. I find 1 hour is about right. If I nap more than that, I get up tired and can't fall asleep at night.

I also take ZMA at night and it seems to give me better, deeper sleep. I have to get up at 6 each morning and it's not my kind of tea. Mondays are always worst. Like this morning, the alarm went off, went to change it to 7 and it was much better. If only I could work 10 to 3 and make the same money...and have someone look after the kids after work...oh well, time to wake up.

[finny]

Are you eating enough calories?

I'm up to 3500cal and I'm 30 days into the cycle.

[dece870717]

When I was doing my Test E and EQ cycle, I was having to take a nap everyday. But I'm pretty sure it was because of the EQ.

[gigem]

isnt that why ghb is so popular in bb?

[duramaxedge]

I just went thru this exact same issues.. was running a gram of test e and around 600mg of eq /wk.. I finally stopped my cycle it got so bad.. so I feel the pain.. just try to work thru it.. eat health, take vitamins, and try to make it work..

[xtremepwr]

It makes it harder for me to sleep but the advantage is im a college student so i can get out of class at 1230 sleep all day wake up to eat a few times and go train at night. Its wonderful haha

[DaIllstPlaya]

im sorry im still not understanding

so what is the test doin to u guys again? its makin you sleepy throughout the day? or its NOT lettin you sleep at night?

and if its NOT lettin you sleep at night, when u do finally sleep, do you feel rested with only 3-4hrs of sleep, or do you need like 10-12hrs of sleep to feel rested?

i too wakeup everymorning at 6am, gotta open the business at 7am, i need to be AWAK AND ALERT 200% and then i close doors at 6pm, my god..... i would die if im tired throughought the day :-/

so again, what is the tEST E doin to u?

[powerliftmike]

i find the need to take a 1 hr or so nap when on cycle. helps everything out. dbol makes me very sleepy, but so does test. not a lethargy and spent feeling all day, but just in need of a nap here or there.

[finny]

im sorry im still not understanding

so what is the test doin to u guys again? its makin you sleepy throughout the day? or its NOT lettin you sleep at night?

For some, they have a hard time falling asleep. Others, myself included, it seems like we don't get enough of sleep. Personally, I feel tired/sleepy as in right now. Will probably have quick supper, taken one hour nap, and lift after.

Yesterday, I was ok. Today, towards 1 pm at work, starting feeling tired. It seems that I should take a nap every other day and get at least 8 hours of sleep.

[MrMe]

Well i feel tired most of the time. Im ok for about 5 hours after i wake up, but then i feel droopy and i can take a nap without problem. By the end of the day its almost like im over tired and i cant fall asleep right away. My trick is not to watch tv, read a book and wear earplugs... its been working the last couple days

[MrMe]

Same feeling here, i dont need a nap every day, but EOD would add in enough to get me back up on my feet.

It seems that I should take a nap every other day and get at least 8 hours of sleep.

[BOOST]

Try some b12 shots weekly, they helped me.

[DaIllstPlaya]

ok how about this.....

what is best suggestion to do while on test e?

get alot of sleep so ou wont feel sleepy?

or get a little sleep and u will FEEL like uve slepted for hours?

[testisbest]

ok how about this.....

what is best suggestion to do while on test e?

get alot of sleep so ou wont feel sleepy?

or get a little sleep and u will FEEL like uve slepted for hours?

You'll just have to run it and find out how you are affected. I personally have an unlimited supply of energy on test even if I only get 4 hours of sleep.

[MrMe]

damn, 5 bucks for 10ml of b12 at wally world, im going to get some tonight.

Im going to try 1000mcg/EW, how long should it take to kick in?

[finny]

damn, 5 bucks for 10ml of b12 at wally world, im going to get some tonight.

Im going to try 1000mcg/EW, how long should it take to kick in?

I think I'll give it a try as well. Is 1000mcg the norm? I'll shoot it subq.

I see you're in Ontario as well - is wally world, wal-mart? I know you can get it otc.

[BOOST]

damn, 5 bucks for 10ml of b12 at wally world, im going to get some tonight.

Im going to try 1000mcg/EW, how long should it take to kick in?

I do 1000mg weekly, one shot it goes in like butter (water base) no pain no nothing I felt better the next day believe it or not.

[MrMe]

Sure is walmart, i called them just for the hell of it and asked, dont feel like walking in and having them turn me down and look stupid.

I keep ready 1000mcg weekly, but im going to try 500mcg/E3D for now.

I think I'll give it a try as well. Is 1000mcg the norm? I'll shoot it subq.

I see you're in Ontario as well - is wally world, wal-mart? I know you can get it otc.

[MrMe]

Only reason im trying this is this is getting bad, im drinking 3 tim horton coffees a day and im still tired by about 2pm. I would give whats left of my left nut to not feel tired like this