Do steroids mess with your mood at all? Like, can they actually cause mood swings or changes in how you feel day to day?
they definitely can. i’ve had friends who got super irritable or just felt "off" pretty much all the time while on them. its basically like your emotions are on a volume knob that somebody turned way up lol. so yeah, mood swings are definitely a thing- stay safe if ur considering it!
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oh 100%. some cycles i felt like a totally different person—super irritable over nothing, random bursts of confidence, or just flat out drained. it’s not everyone, but yeah, steroids can definitely mess with your mood in ways you don’t expect.
yeah 100%. some days you feel like a beast, totally unstoppable, and other days you’re snapping at everything for no reason. even small doses can mess with your mood more than you expect, it’s wild how much your head can swing along with your gains.
oh 100%. some days you feel unstoppable, other days you’re snapping at everything for no reason. it’s wild how much your mood can swing depending on the dose, sleep, and even what you ate that day. definitely something to watch if you care about keeping your head straight.
yeah, absolutely. steroids can mess with your mood big time—some people get super irritable, anxious, or even depressed, while others feel unusually euphoric or aggressive. it’s kind of unpredictable and can change from day to day depending on the dose, type of steroid, and how long you’ve been on it. basically your brain chemistry is getting a huge shake-up, so mood swings are super common. some people handle it better than others, but it’s definitely something to watch out for.
yeah 100%. even mild stuff can mess with mood a bit, especially at higher doses or when you first start
depends on the person imo. some feel more confident and upbeat, others get irritable or snappy for no reason
i noticed way shorter patience when i was on. little things would annoy me way more than usual
hormones affect everything, so it makes sense mood would be part of it too tbh
for me it wasn’t constant mood swings, more like spikes. some days great, some days kinda on edge
sleep plays a big role too. bad sleep + steroids = cranky as hell lol
i’ve seen people say they feel emotionally flat, not angry just kinda numb
if you’re already stressed or anxious, steroids can def amplify that instead of creating something new
yeah for some people for sure- i felt way more irritable on cycle
