Before Trt which I started at 40; I did everything possible to improve my mental and physical health; I was already training 1.5 hrs a day; I had the first bloods done at 28 which was a free t of 8; I changed diet I had two years of counseling; went on anti depressants, I attach no stigma to getting support; it was when it got to the point when it impacted my sexual functioning then I decided; trt is for life its not a super fix either. But it was most likely the cause of my mental anguish. All of the above are required for a balanced life consistently over time. The veterans on here can give you better advice on bloods but consider all options.