Are My Psych Meds Holding Me Back ? Pics Included

[pudgeball]

If you decide you want to try going off of the benzos, speak with your Dr. first. You will need to be weaned off of them very gradually.

Edit: I think you may not give yourself enough credit, though. Just out of curiosity, what is your injection protocol for the Delatestryl?

1cc once a week and I'm done. I really don't like shots but there aren't many other options that are as convienient for a forgetful patient like me.

I am kind to myself however , before my sleep got worse and I was on all these psychiatric medications I was in better shape and could make progress more quickly. It's like I'm spinning my wheels on these drugs and they just neuter you physique wise .

[almostgone]

1cc once a week and I'm done. I really don't like shots but there aren't many other options that are as convienient for a forgetful patient like me.

I am kind to myself however , before my sleep got worse and I was on all these psychiatric medications I was in better shape and could make progress more quickly. It's like I'm spinning my wheels on these drugs and they just neuter you physique wise .

Perhaps the Drs. can cut back on them in the future. I was just thinking that you might benefit from 2x/week injections? It gets rid of the swings in hormone levels when you are on a less frequent injection schedule. Obviously, you can't just drop your meds, but maybe you could optimize your TRT and get a little relief from the anxiety and worry, and also progress a little faster towards you lifting goals?
Is this a self prescribed TRT or a Dr. ordered TRT? How often are your levels checked, what tests do they run when your levels are checked, etc.

[pudgeball]

Perhaps the Drs. can cut back on them in the future. I was just thinking that you might benefit from 2x/week injections? It gets rid of the swings in hormone levels when you are on a less frequent injection schedule. Obviously, you can't just drop your meds, but maybe you could optimize your TRT and get a little relief from the anxiety and worry, and also progress a little faster towards you lifting goals?
Is this a self prescribed TRT or a Dr. ordered TRT? How often are your levels checked, what tests do they run when your levels are checked, etc.

I have been on brand Delatestryl since early 2013 . I get tested once a year . I specifically have a standard cbc/triglyceride panel and have free and total testosterone looked at . I used to be on 2x a week injections however I really don't like shots . My doctor and I decided we could get by with once a week and perhaps even 2x a month in the future . (To avoid annoying shots - shots are the main reason why I miss taking my Delatestryl occasionally) . I also was offered to go as high as 400mg a week but again that's more side effects vs benefits . I have no clue if bad effects will outweigh any positive psychiatric effects. Judging by the PI sheet on Delatestryl it seems like most folks get insomnia , anxiety , depression, and hypersexuality as common psychiatric side effects. I dunno if this applies to Depo-Testosterone , or Aveed.

And yes all of my medications are Rx'ed by a Doctor. I have enough psychiatric drama and torment and the last thing I need are hellish anxiety attacks about being in a criminal. Have way too much on my absurdly inappropriately emotional plate.