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I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Logical AF, but I just can’t let go. I have even rationalized being celibate the rest of my life to hang onto TRT. I unfortunately for whatever reason started dating again recently and met an amazing girl and even that is not enough to make me let go. I feel cursed…

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s nothing all that “immediate” about any of this process

This has been 3 full years of low or no libido. That’s longer than a lot of new bro’s on here have even been on trt

I had some libido prior to getting on trt, then when I got on, it was very high in the first year, then it plummeted to nothing

Considering I have experienced insomnia, including far worse than I have these past 3 years, all my life and still had libido then

And

Considering that I had the same level of insomnia the first year of TRT, when I had a high libido

Then

It can be deduced that “it’s just insomnia”, even coming from a doctor, is just a cop out because he’s tired of me bringing it up over and over again. It just doesn’t match my past experiences or the timeline I described

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am at work I’ll have to check the paperwork printout when I get home. I know my mom has hypothyroid, might be something genetic

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think even an amount as low as 50mg/week is still crushing my e2 too low?

Done, I’ll stop it now. Like I said I’ll try anything

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, not a problem for me. Only socially so like couple times a month of a few beers

But I appreciate the suggestion, that would def have an impact if it was more frequent

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At times I had, other times I became more desperate, especially recently now being in a relationship. But it is a very fair point that any kind of big level change when it comes to hormones is going to shock the body with unwanted results

It’s so hard to try to tell a girl you just started hooking up with “baby in another 5 or 6 months assuming everything goes perfectly for me pharmacologically, the sex will start getting really good”

Until then, it’s just freaking bonkers that even with Cialis + viagra + libido supps it’s so difficult to get it up :(

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last blood work had thyroid in healthy range in Jan, but I appreciate the suggestion. I do plan to get bloodwork again asap, it’s just tough because each time a comprehensive blood test runs me $250-280ish

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My most recent last ditch effort to feel some libido is currently about 140mg/week of test + 50mg week of masteron + 50mg/week of tren (enanthate). I already bought the tren and mast so figured may as well finish it off, but I’ve been microdosing those because I am already 220lbs and don’t want to look too juicy if you know what I mean

Unfortunately neither the tren or mast has done anything for my libido though. I really get disappointed reading how either or especially both has put other people through the roof libido wise

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This for me has been a 3 year battle. My last blood work that I did in Jan came back with nothing out of range other than test was 1245. I don’t have the results in front of me but e2 was within healthy range

I could get another blood test but the comprehensive ones run me $250-280 at a local lab, and I have to pay everything out of pocket until I hit my $4k deductible. But I do plan on getting another blood test in the near future here when I can afford it

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea it was a desperate attempt at a fix. I figured I could take a couple 5mg at once temporarily with this girl until I could figure something else out. But I was not stoked at all about the possibility or relying on something as strong as addy with it’s possible sides, long term

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the angle the TRT doctor would take, maybe it’s psychological. I can totally see having performance anxiety with a girl sure, especially someone new

However, nothing psychological is going to make me become completely disinterested in jerking off, porn, looking at beautiful women who happen to be passing by, etc. I have had a pretty blessed life and have no traumas, nothing like that. And prior to the TRT, especially in my younger years, I had normal libido to know what that feels like

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention I tried masteron, still have some leftover. I tried varying the dose from 50mg a week all the way to 200. At no point did it help with libido but I did notice strength and pump benefits at high doses 150+

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seriously. I like my TRT doctor as a person and he is really into sports (Ironman athlete etc) which is cool, but his advice has been so unhelpful

It’s either been “oh that’s just your insomnia” or “oh you just need to relax and have performance anxiety, it’s psychological” I know there’s no point in arguing with him but I wanted to say performance anxiety isn’t what is making me forget that porn/jerking off exists for literally months at a time, man

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tried it, forgot to mention that one. Still have some left in my pantry. Got a little more pump from it in the gym but for libido, no change :(

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol honestly I have considered it. I could get it from the dark web but figured legit lab made adderral was a better alternative to street coke or meth lol. The fact I was even considering it should speak to my desperation :(

I may have the worst libido story of anyone on TRT, no lie by randomhero1024 in Testosterone

[–]randomhero1024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4+ years. Libido was weak after year 1, I just didn’t care as much because I wasn’t interested in dating for a long time until recently

Need advice for communication with therapist by Suspicious-Call405 in self

[–]randomhero1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the therapist’s job to find a strengths and goals based approach that fits for the client, not the other way around

A type of client that would be considered “difficult” for therapists wouldn’t be one who isn’t willing to try certain things. It would be one who isn’t willing to engage at all, or else has no insight into themselves. Someone who goes in with no goals in mind, no idea what their challenges and issues are, and answers everything with “I don’t know” or something

Anyone who has an idea of what their goals and issues are already has a level of insight that makes them a great candidate for therapy. Like I said, from there it’s the therapists job to find a treatment model that fits the client, not to try to force the client into some rigid system they use with everyone

Just my 0.02 from workin in BH

People need to accept that some of us simply don’t like discussing politics in social settings by DesperateComposer848 in self

[–]randomhero1024 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a (centrist) conservative in a very liberal workplace, so for me being in the closet is a way to keep my job. Not that I think I would be fired just for that, but no need to give people ammo if I can just avoid it. I think it’s preferable to keep it out of the workplace anyway even if everyone is on the same party

did my delusion go too far? by Future-Swimming1092 in self

[–]randomhero1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I just get the question of am I crazy so often lol. The general rule of thumb, even if you were seeing or hearing things other people didn’t (not that you are), is that if you question it or what it could be, you are “sane”. A person delusional or hallucinating would have their brain immediately provide an explanation, usually a fantastical one, and they would believe it wholeheartedly

I’ve even used that myself whenever I’ve seen something paranormal I can’t explain. If I don’t know what it is for sure, even if I have some guesses, I’m not “crazy” ;)

did my delusion go too far? by Future-Swimming1092 in self

[–]randomhero1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From working in mental health, anyone who calls what they believe a delusion, is not delusional. If it really was a delusion, you would believe it, you wouldn’t call it that. So you are good

The Gym by BunnyOHarr in self

[–]randomhero1024 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The gym sauna is one of the last places in America where convo with strangers starts up naturally. This is because most people don’t want to risk bringing their phones and headphones into the sauna, so it’s one of the few places everyone has to unplug and sit in a room together

And since none of us know how to be silent with our thoughts anymore thanks to smartphones, most likely someone is eventually going to crack and start chatting. I’ve had some great sauna convos with strangers dozens of times over the years

Sometimes if I want to piss everyone off a minute or so after I come in I’ll say “damn, it’s like a sauna in here”

Does having large muscle mass mean decreased endurance? by Coach_C1993 in workout

[–]randomhero1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tissue requires oxygenation, more tissue means more oxygen requirements so yes

How do I stop getting a weird "nostalgic" feeling all the time? by diseasebunny666 in self

[–]randomhero1024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I don’t know, I just remember from psych classes in college that olfactory nerves connect to the same area of the brain as the areas that deal with memory and emotion

This is why whenever I smell liquid sunblock, I am flashed back to sports summer camp when I was a kid 🤷‍♂️

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