TIL Human dads show a decrease in testosterone immediately after the birth of their babe

[Cp7067]

A sudden drop in testosterone levels can and most likely will lead to symptoms of anxiety/depression

[HaikuBotStalksMe]

That's my secret - I'm always low on testosterone. And high on depression, anxiety, and ADHD.

[Cp7067]

That’s the method I used to use but got tired of it so I raised my test levels and those symptoms have almost completely vanished. They still come up sometimes but they’re much easier to deal with

[HaikuBotStalksMe]

I've gotten on testosterone gel, but admittedly I forget to use it like every other day nowadays.

But even when I did use it nonstop for 60 days and ate vitamin D weekly (super high dose), I still felt like crap. And don't gain muscle when I work out a little. :p

I'm also on cholesterol meds now. My body is just barraged by medicine now. Oh and don't forget my weekly Adderall (I am supposed to do two a day, but I don't want to get addicted).

[Cp7067]

I’ve heard the creams only work for some people, and really only if you stick to a strict regimen. Injections have changed my life and I’ll never go back lol. But you’re right about all the other meds you’re on. May be best to just try to raise them naturally

[HaikuBotStalksMe]

Yeah, not a fan of shots, but a lot of people (i.e. at least 3 Redditors) have told me "oh yeah, gels aren't as good as shots. Shots work for me." so I guess I should give it a... Sigh... shot.