Log In

Your email is not your username

Register

If you were a member of the old Bodybuilding.com forums and would like to reuse your previous username, you can request it below. We use your email only for registration and do not store it. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Confirm your email

A registration code was sent to your email. Enter it here.

Welcome

You have successfully setup your account.

Sign in

Quick Navigation Bottom Misc
Forum » Are steroids technically addictive substances if you think about it?
  1. Results 1 to 17 of 17
  2. Page 1 of 1

Thread: Are steroids technically addictive substances if you think about it?

post 1652717903 12-17-2021, 01:49 PM
-
#1
  1. kingmanaverage
  2. Terrible poster
  1. kingmanaverage
  2. Terrible poster
  3. Join Date: Dec 2013
  4. Posts: 15,250
  5. Rep Power: 107906

Are steroids technically addictive substances if you think about it?

I mean once someone starts using they become addicted to the look and feel that to they experience on gear. Non natties struggle to get the same satisfaction out of natty bbing after they experience what they can achieve on gear.

It's would be like trying to get it hard for a 5/10 after banging nothing but 10/10 models for the last year.
“Steroids is now just a word that the lazy and ignorant use to describe any guy that has more muscle and dedication than them”– Mike O'Hearn


"I am like getting the feeling of cumming in the gym; I'm getting the feeling of cumming at home; I'm getting the feeling of cumming backstage; when I pump up, when I pose out in front of 5000 people I get the same feeling, so I am cumming day and night. It's terrific, right? So you know, I am in heaven."
post 1652717983 12-17-2021, 01:51 PM
-
#2
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Dec 2019
  4. Age: 56
  5. Posts: 15,669
  6. Rep Power: 103186
No I’ve done basically every drug besides the stupid ones. And have done most steroids.

It’s easy as hell and takes 0 will power to come off or drop down to 100mg a week.
post 1652718143 12-17-2021, 01:54 PM
-
#3
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2009
  4. Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  5. Age: 36
  6. Posts: 4,690
  7. Rep Power: 21287
Absolutely. With achievement comes dopamine response...when you're seeing the gains on such a rapid level and in such quickfire response to the work you put in(if you're a natural responder to steroids...not everyone is a natural responder to steroids) of course you're going to feel addicted.

Even moreso if you post endless social media posts of your results and you've got endless DM's coming in from guys and some girls asking you your workout routine how much you bench not to mention the feeling of being massive and imposing...it COULD become an addiction. Is it an addiction in the same way alcohol/drugs are? NO. You won't' have the same kind of physiological responses and withdrawal symptoms going clean from steroids as you would with drugs/alcohol. but nonetheless the dopamine your receive from blowing up so quickly and getting attention could lead to an addiction.
540 pound deadlift

100 pound DB shoulder pressesx10\
225x28 barbell bench
405x10 deadlift
405 bench press

Leader-NOT a follower ..i am my own own crew

The degree to which someone judges or finds evil in another..he himself is guilty to the same degree...even if is unconsciously

The tyrant dies and his rule ends. The martyr dies and his rule begins
post 1652718373 12-17-2021, 01:57 PM
-
#4
  1. AdvancedDreamer
  2. Registered Retard
  1. AdvancedDreamer
  2. Registered Retard
  3. Join Date: Nov 2014
  4. Posts: 12,955
  5. Rep Power: 91053
Testosterone increases dopamine so yes.
post 1652718393 12-17-2021, 01:58 PM
-
#5
  1. mikebadg3
  1. mikebadg3
  3. Join Date: Jul 2014
  4. Posts: 20,555
  5. Rep Power: 129799
Originally Posted By Fitnessguy24⏩
Absolutely. With achievement comes dopamine response...when you're seeing the gains on such a rapid level and in such quickfire response to the work you put in(if you're a natural responder to steroids...not everyone is a natural responder to steroids) of course you're going to feel addicted.

Even moreso if you post endless social media posts of your results and you've got endless DM's coming in from guys and some girls asking you your workout routine how much you bench not to mention the feeling of being massive and imposing...it COULD become an addiction. Is it an addiction in the same way alcohol/drugs are? NO. You won't' have the same kind of physiological responses and withdrawal symptoms going clean from steroids as you would with drugs/alcohol. but nonetheless the dopamine your receive from blowing up so quickly and getting attention could lead to an addiction.
the vanity of it

guys like jeff seid, chestbrah, all psychologically damaged
post 1652718443 12-17-2021, 01:58 PM
-
#6
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2011
  4. Location: Arizona, United States
  5. Age: 38
  6. Posts: 15,877
  7. Rep Power: 82739
Uhhh yea thats why they say there is no turning back once you go down that path.
post 1652718643 12-17-2021, 02:01 PM
-
#7
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Dec 2019
  4. Age: 56
  5. Posts: 15,669
  6. Rep Power: 103186
Originally Posted By Beararms⏩
Uhhh yea thats why they say there is no turning back once you go down that path.
That’s true if you define your self image with your physique/lifting prowess

But take a look at Pete rubish. Who I actually believe came off entirely. He’s back down under 700 pound deadlift. When he was over 900 at peak.

It’s not hard to revert if you’re normal. But if you’re like chestbrah and already mentally/emotionally damaged then yeah it’s hard
post 1652718793 12-17-2021, 02:04 PM
-
#8
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2009
  4. Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  5. Age: 36
  6. Posts: 4,690
  7. Rep Power: 21287
Originally Posted By mikebadg3⏩
the vanity of it

guys like jeff seid, chestbrah, all psychologically damaged
man let's make no mistake...not all guys who seem to be on juice ARE juicing..I know it seems preposterous to assume that those guys are natural but you don't realize the natural potential some guys have. Lots of those guys are extremely dedicated and live/sleep/eat bodybuilding to the point where they track their heart rate during cardio....and I do believe jeff seid is one of those guys...I don't think he's juicing. He was blessed with an extremely aesthetic physique and naturally low bodyfat and when you are low bodyfat everything looks bigger. A LOT bigger.

Trust me...when I was 180 pounds people thought I was 210 pounds...because i was so lean...and if you've got a small waist/wide lats that in itself is deceiving because it makes guys look 20-30 pounds bigger than they are.
540 pound deadlift

100 pound DB shoulder pressesx10\
225x28 barbell bench
405x10 deadlift
405 bench press

Leader-NOT a follower ..i am my own own crew

The degree to which someone judges or finds evil in another..he himself is guilty to the same degree...even if is unconsciously

The tyrant dies and his rule ends. The martyr dies and his rule begins
post 1652718833 12-17-2021, 02:05 PM
-
#9
  1. _zman
  2. Trancebrah
  1. _zman
  2. Trancebrah
  3. Join Date: Jan 2009
  4. Age: 41
  5. Posts: 17,156
  6. Rep Power: 93080
They're likely only addictive to those with narcissistic tendies and self-image issues.
★★★ A State of Trance Crew ★★★
♞♞♞ Misc Horse Head Crew ♞♞♞
post 1652718913 12-17-2021, 02:06 PM
-
#10
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2011
  4. Location: Arizona, United States
  5. Age: 38
  6. Posts: 15,877
  7. Rep Power: 82739
Originally Posted By SmashinYoungVag⏩
That’s true if you define your self image with your physique/lifting prowess

But take a look at Pete rubish. Who I actually believe came off entirely. He’s back down under 700 pound deadlift. When he was over 900 at peak.

It’s not hard to revert if you’re normal. But if you’re like chestbrah and already mentally/emotionally damaged then yeah it’s hard
Yea you can say that about any substance though. It is possible to go off cold turkey but a chit ton of people don't because its addicting.

How long did it take Pete for his t levels to get back to normal or is he on trt?
post 1652718923 12-17-2021, 02:06 PM
-
#11
  1. ThatGuy950
  2. Floridayyy
  1. ThatGuy950
  2. Floridayyy
  3. Join Date: Sep 2007
  4. Location: Turks and Caicos Islands
  5. Posts: 15,255
  6. Rep Power: 171546
Originally Posted By Beararms⏩
Uhhh yea thats why they say there is no turning back once you go down that path.
This

But no regrats, only because i kept all my hair, or else I’d have major regrets srs
Coincel
Florida crew (lol at coldcels)
post 1652718953 12-17-2021, 02:07 PM
-
#12
  1. Deenur
  2. Certified smartestMISCer
  1. Deenur
  2. Certified smartestMISCer
  3. Join Date: Jul 2003
  4. Posts: 12,156
  5. Rep Power: 83276
ITT water is wet
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. Thomas Jefferson

Screenwriter- u mad brah?
post 1652718963 12-17-2021, 02:07 PM
-
#13
  1. shmobin
  2. Registered User
  1. shmobin
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Feb 2012
  4. Location: United States
  5. Posts: 10,877
  6. Rep Power: 68142
The real question is what if you don't think about it?
post 1652719013 12-17-2021, 02:08 PM
-
#14
  1. RedInsectNProud
  2. Registered User
  1. RedInsectNProud
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: May 2020
  4. Age: 56
  5. Posts: 4,706
  6. Rep Power: 13862
roiding is complete cope real talk, glad I gave it up long ago. only exception is a legitimate doctors prescribed trt dosage
post 1652719063 12-17-2021, 02:09 PM
-
#15
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  1. SmashinYoungVag
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Dec 2019
  4. Age: 56
  5. Posts: 15,669
  6. Rep Power: 103186
Originally Posted By Beararms⏩
Yea you can say that about any substance though. It is possible to go off cold turkey but a chit ton of people don't because its addicting.

How long did it take Pete for his t levels to get back to normal or is he on trt?
I believe his T is still low af. Not on trt iirc

But I would liken coming off gear to more like coming off weed. There can be addictive properties. But I don’t think it’s that hard
post 1652719253 12-17-2021, 02:12 PM
-
#16
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  1. Beararms
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2011
  4. Location: Arizona, United States
  5. Age: 38
  6. Posts: 15,877
  7. Rep Power: 82739
Originally Posted By SmashinYoungVag⏩
I believe his T is still low af. Not on trt iirc

But I would liken coming off gear to more like coming off weed. There can be addictive properties. But I don’t think it’s that hard
That is really dependent on the person. If it were that easy a lot of people would stop abusing substances completely knowing how bad they are for them but they don't and that's why we have so many programs to try and help.
post 1652719393 12-17-2021, 02:14 PM
-
#17
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  1. Fitnessguy24
  2. Registered User
  3. Join Date: Jul 2009
  4. Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  5. Age: 36
  6. Posts: 4,690
  7. Rep Power: 21287
Originally Posted By SmashinYoungVag⏩
I believe his T is still low af. Not on trt iirc

But I would liken coming off gear to more like coming off weed. There can be addictive properties. But I don’t think it’s that hard
not true brah. Joe rogan himself who is an avid week smoker said he had vivid dreams after he quit smoking weed for 30 days during sober october.

When you're in doubt about something look to your sleep/dream patterns. For real.

When your mind is physically addicted to something your sleep/dreams will mirror that addiction.

So while I may agree that being "addicted" to testosterone can cause mental problems it's not the same as ingesting a foreign substance such as weed...testosterone is all natural and even a guy who uses could still be within normal ranges or slightly above average.
540 pound deadlift

100 pound DB shoulder pressesx10\
225x28 barbell bench
405x10 deadlift
405 bench press

Leader-NOT a follower ..i am my own own crew

The degree to which someone judges or finds evil in another..he himself is guilty to the same degree...even if is unconsciously

The tyrant dies and his rule ends. The martyr dies and his rule begins
Quick Navigation Top Misc
Bookmarks
Digg.com
Digg
del.icio.us
del.icio.us
Stumbleupon.com
StumbleUpon
Google.com
Google
Facebook.com
Facebook
Posting Permissions
  1. You may not post new threads
  2. You may not post replies
  3. You may not post attachments
  4. You may not edit your posts