Post Cycle State of Being

[OdinsOtherSon]

Any of you vets out there willing to share your experiences in regards to how you feel post cycle? I'm talking about various levels of depression, lethargy, lack of energy or just daily drive, etc. Let's assume some things up front such as; 1) you're the proper age to cycle. 2) you have no predispositions making you more susceptible or prone to depression. 3) You have taken all the necessary steps to help minimize sides such as, responsible choice of gear, use of AI and HCG while on cycle, full PCT, correct diet and years of experience in training and correct diet compilation and all the other "good stuff" that makes a cycle successful.

I'm looking for real life experiences and what a person can honestly and legitimately expect to feel and experience once a proper cycle is completed with all reasonable safe guards in place. Bear in mind, I realize we're all individuals and we'll all react in various ways. I'm talking about norms for MOST individuals...what the average "Joe" could reasonably expect to experience, as well as any personal experiences any of you may be will to share. Any takers? Thanks

OOS

[t-dogg]

I get lack of energy and alittle depressed for about a week. At this time I run pre work out drinks, energy supps, ect.

[songdog]

Your hormones levels are changing so naturally you will feel different.I get a lil tired.

[Lunk1]

Lack of labido and depression for a cpl weeks. Just don't want anything to do with anyone!

[PillarofBalance]

PCT is all about attitude. Don't go into thinking you're going to be depressed and lethargic... Go into it balls to the walls. Run into that gym and snap some barbells in half. It is what you make it bro!

[600@50]

I return to my TRT dose after a blast cycle and still loose some energy and drive. Sometimes I get a little bummed out at the loss of strength. It's not bad but it can mess with your head some.

[OdinsOtherSon]

Thanks for your input guys, its appreciated!

[joegunner]

PCT is all about attitude. Don't go into thinking you're going to be depressed and lethargic... Go into it balls to the walls. Run into that gym and snap some barbells in half. It is what you make it bro!

Great advice.
Something i try to take our of most things is exactly that.
"it is what you make it"

[OdinsOtherSon]

Great advice.
Something i try to take our of most things is exactly that.
"it is what you make it"

Thanks again for all the input. I was expecting most answers to revolve around this theme of, "you might get the blues, but you can power through it," and that exactly what I took from all the responses given. Thanks also for the advise and tips on how some of you deal with your post cycle "blues." Hearing these kind of answers from real people goes a long to to contravening all the horror stories of out right clinical depression. So much time is spent focusing on the front side of cycling (gear thru PCT) that I thought it may be a good idea to take a look at the "back side" of the cycle. Again, you're input was greatly appreciated.

OOS

[ReverendNewman]

Lack of libido and crankiness. Was all I had.

[fit2bOld]

Have to agree with cranky, comes from being a bit tired. Most important time to keep eating right and hitting the gym. I back off the intensity and try to keep at it heavy to keep the strength!!!

[DeniZen]

This is the great thing about this message board. It's much easier to prepare for problems if you know they're coming!

[austinite]

Tired for a short while. But happy I can go back to pinning once a week!

[OdinsOtherSon]

Lack of libido and crankiness. Was all I had.

Have to agree with cranky, comes from being a bit tired. Most important time to keep eating right and hitting the gym. I back off the intensity and try to keep at it heavy to keep the strength!!!

This is the great thing about this message board. It's much easier to prepare for problems if you know they're coming!

Tired for a short while. But happy I can go back to pinning once a week!

Thanks Gentlemen! As I've said before, we spend so much time talking and focusing on "doing the deed." I for one think that getting input from men like you who've been through cycles and understand ALL aspects of cycling, not just the meat of the situation but the after effects, is something that gets lost. Well, not lost....let's face it, most guys on here looking to run a cycle are "kids" i.e., not physically mature enough in the first place. And by default of not being physically mature enough, probably not psychologically or emotionally mature enough. In other words they're too short sighted and impatient. Hopefully if we can keep discussions like these going a small portion of them will stop and think first. Thanks again fellas!!