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<blockquote data-quote="ValkyrieXB70" data-source="post: 191253" data-attributes="member: 41461"><p>Hi Nelson, thank you and everyone else here for the warm welcome! I am 39 and yes I do believe I suffer from depression. Low moods, random tears, terrible short term memory, focus, and concentration aka brain fog. It is the thing I most want to resolve, far more important than the gym stuff. Libido is soso, but not my priority. I hit the gym, mentor kids, and bike ride (the latter with friends sometimes) to keep the depression at bay. Exercise and activities are the best "pills" I have found for it so far. My motivation is lacking all too much hence the trainer. I have progressed far more under him vs on my own. Most sets are in the 5 rep range for main lifts, 8-15 for accessories.</p><p></p><p>I am very hesitant to consider ssri's or ADHD medications due to their side effects. I am already low energy and overfat. I don't want to add further weight gain, depersonalization and other side effects to the mix.</p><p></p><p>Dr Saya focused on my low free T values, statimg that was more important in my case vs total T. T can't do much when locked up by SHBG.</p><p></p><p>With that said I have a newfound respect for how food makes me feel. I believe TRT is only a tool, a mere part of a "well balanced life" to include positive social interactions, physical activity, nourishing food, good sleep, and peace of mind. I hope TRT can be a spark to light the fire. I'll still have to put in the work.</p><p></p><p>I was laid off for 6 weeks beginning mid March, but was rehired into another dept of my company which is actually a better fit than before. Yes I do have some lost dreams and goals. That is another story for maybe another forum here, another time.</p><p></p><p>PS did my first injections last night after much worry and hesitation. They went well! Today I had a good gym workout, and felt more awake even on only 4 hr of sleep, normally I would be more of a zombie with much worse gym performance. It helped a lot that I had 16 oz beef liver plus veggies and fruit for breakfast. Real home cooked food is awesome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ValkyrieXB70, post: 191253, member: 41461"] Hi Nelson, thank you and everyone else here for the warm welcome! I am 39 and yes I do believe I suffer from depression. Low moods, random tears, terrible short term memory, focus, and concentration aka brain fog. It is the thing I most want to resolve, far more important than the gym stuff. Libido is soso, but not my priority. I hit the gym, mentor kids, and bike ride (the latter with friends sometimes) to keep the depression at bay. Exercise and activities are the best "pills" I have found for it so far. My motivation is lacking all too much hence the trainer. I have progressed far more under him vs on my own. Most sets are in the 5 rep range for main lifts, 8-15 for accessories. I am very hesitant to consider ssri's or ADHD medications due to their side effects. I am already low energy and overfat. I don't want to add further weight gain, depersonalization and other side effects to the mix. Dr Saya focused on my low free T values, statimg that was more important in my case vs total T. T can't do much when locked up by SHBG. With that said I have a newfound respect for how food makes me feel. I believe TRT is only a tool, a mere part of a "well balanced life" to include positive social interactions, physical activity, nourishing food, good sleep, and peace of mind. I hope TRT can be a spark to light the fire. I'll still have to put in the work. I was laid off for 6 weeks beginning mid March, but was rehired into another dept of my company which is actually a better fit than before. Yes I do have some lost dreams and goals. That is another story for maybe another forum here, another time. PS did my first injections last night after much worry and hesitation. They went well! Today I had a good gym workout, and felt more awake even on only 4 hr of sleep, normally I would be more of a zombie with much worse gym performance. It helped a lot that I had 16 oz beef liver plus veggies and fruit for breakfast. Real home cooked food is awesome! [/QUOTE]
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