Steroids

TeddyTedson · 04-03-2012 11:46PM #1

What are peoples opinions on steroid use? Would or have you used them?

I've never used them but I don't see it as a big deal. People need to educate themselves first though, or else you're going to **** up your body quite possibly.
If you've ever watched a few documentaries on them you'll see that some people have take it to the extreme. It can look really, really ridiculous.

People are often quick to point out how weed doesn't cause anywhere near the amount of social problems alcohol does. But gym regulars who choose to use roids are also not affecting anyone but themselves. It's their body after all.
As for deaths related to steroid use, there are extremely few despite public perception. In fact you'll even find it hard to find someone who has had to attend hospital with a direct relation to steroid use.

Mr. Rager · 04-03-2012 11:51PM

Really don't see the need for gym members to be taking steroids when there are so many healtier alternatives

cloptrop · 04-03-2012 11:54PM

They dont directly kill people but alot of people suffer from them .
Look at chris benoit and his family situation. They also make you a bit of a dick . This is what Ive noticed from experience with people who did them . Taking them mildly and in the right amounts is fair enough but getting bigger and bigger is an addiction and it usually goes to far in the end.

Watch who you buy them from too alot of people sell you things that make you look bloated while you take them but you arnt getting bigger , they are an easy few quid selling them to skinny people looking for a once off steroid miracle.

After hours answer: they shrivel your balls

starviewadams · 04-03-2012 11:55PM

If you're an athlete they can be quite useful if used correctly,but I don't understand why people risk their health by ignorantly using them to just get bigger arms etc.

Actually I do,they're eejits!

200yrolecrank · 05-03-2012 12:00AM

starviewadams wrote: »

If you're an athlete they can be quite useful if used correctly,but I don't understand why people risk their health by ignorantly using them to just get bigger arms etc.

Actually I do,they're eejits!

Have you ever walked down a street in Cardiff or swansea and seem the amount of steroid injected goons.
They call them roidies over there,the use of it is so common.
I wouldn't bother myself but I think some are so obsessed they feel they need to.
Massive rage issues associated with them not to mention heart complications in layer life (flojoe) being a direct case in kind.

TeddyTedson · 05-03-2012 12:03AM

cloptrop wrote: »

They dont directly kill people but alot of people suffer from them .
Look at chris benoit and his family situation. They also make you a bit of a dick . This is what Ive noticed from experience with people who did them . Taking them mildly and in the right amounts is fair enough but getting bigger and bigger is an addiction and it usually goes to far in the end.

Watch who you buy them from too alot of people sell you things that make you look bloated while you take them but you arnt getting bigger , they are an easy few quid selling them to skinny people looking for a once off steroid miracle.

After hours answer: they shrivel your balls

That wrestler didn't go mental from steroid use. It was his brain that was the equivalent to a 90 year old Alzheimers patient from taking lots of blows to the back of the head.

People I know who've cycled said they noticed no difference in their mood or anything like that. Roid rage is only experienced by some people. It's only a short term outburst too, like a few mins of anger!

Generally it will be already extremely fit people using steroids to help their progression.

mikemac1 · 05-03-2012 12:03AM

The man whose arms exploded, up on youtube

I don't know if it's classified as steroids. But whatever was in his arm got infected and they had to drain the fluid from it
His bicep like a water balloon, just puncture it, take out the fluid and watch it sag. More fluid then muscle there it seemed

Interesting documentary but not pleasant to watch

Ok, that's probably the most extreme example you'll find out there

flutered · 05-03-2012 12:15AM

mikemac1 wrote: »

The man whose arms exploded, up on youtube

I don't know if it's classified as steroids. But whatever was in his arm got infected and they had to drain the fluid from it
His bicep like a water balloon, just puncture it, take out the fluid and watch it sag. More fluid then muscle there it seemed

Interesting documentary but not pleasant to watch

Ok, that's probably the most extreme example you'll find out there

poprobable one of the people that inject straight into the bicep to enlarge it,

squod · 05-03-2012 12:15AM

mikemac1 wrote: »

The man whose arms exploded, up on youtube

I don't know if it's classified as steroids. But whatever was in his arm got infected and they had to drain the fluid from it
His bicep like a water balloon, just puncture it, take out the fluid and watch it sag. More fluid then muscle there it seemed

Interesting documentary but not pleasant to watch

Ok, that's probably the most extreme example you'll find out there

Synthol. Like an implant, can be injected.
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Man_With_Implants/#275109

Gi joe! · 05-03-2012 12:20AM

Its a pity that anabolic steroids have received such a bad rap. The amount of negativity that surrounds it is bewildering, most of it stemming from mainstream media and the ignorance of the general public. While I am of the opinion that in 99% of sports they shouldn't be allowed, to place them into the same league as drugs like heroin and cocaine is just silly. Funny how they fail to mention in these reports the positive effects of these drugs, in the case of leading to a better quality of life for AIDS patients.

Its quite ironic how the stringent legislation of these drugs, leading to a black market, and actually made the situation worse. People getting these drugs illegally, instead of being prescribed by doctors, leads to a lack of education on proper dosages and post cycle protocols which leads to the problem of abuse. These are very powerful hormones, but ones that when taken in a sensible manner can be relatively safe.

For the record I have never taken steroids, and never really felt the inclination to do so. I personally don't see the point unless you plan to make a living with your body.

I recommend anyone interested in this topic watch the documentary 'Bigger Faster Stronger.' Highlights the demonization as well as obsession of steroids in the US. Very thought provoking and takes both sides of view into account.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 05-03-2012 12:21AM

A fella named Chris Bell made a great documentary on Steroid use called Bigger, Stronger, Faster. Its on youtube I think if anybody with an interest in the subject wants to check it out.

Doc Ruby · 05-03-2012 12:21AM

I'd say legalise it. Under proper medical supervision they can be quite beneficial, that's why seniors in the US are allowed hormone replacement therapy. Without medical supervision they're a nightmare.

cloptrop · 05-03-2012 12:22AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

That wrestler didn't go mental from steroid use. It was his brain that was the equivalent to a 90 year old Alzheimers patient from taking lots of blows to the back of the head.

People I know who've cycled said they noticed no difference in their mood or anything like that. Roid rage is only experienced by some people. It's only a short term outburst too, like a few mins of anger!

Generally it will be already extremely fit people using steroids to help their progression.

I worked with a fella that went on them one of the lads slapped him on the back of the head with a rubber glove messing , he snapped and chased him across the factory throwing digs, after a few landed blows he realised and tried to pretend he was only messing.
Ive been in and around weights years and if you are high strung or stressed they will push you a little bit more that way . Say for example the girlfriend cooks you breakfast and its burned. A normal lad may get a bit annoyed but pretend its nice and eat it or not eat it. Steroids could make this lad snap and say it **** .
A prick who would snap and verbally abuse the missus for bad cooking when not on steroids may go that extra step and give her a slap for badly cooking the breakfast .
It cranks you up a notch if you know what I mean.

DjFlin · 05-03-2012 12:27AM

All athletes should be forced to take steroids. It would make every sport so much cooler.
Especially Golf...

Chuck Stone · 05-03-2012 12:27AM

Apparently they make men grow boobs on their backs.

MungBean · 05-03-2012 12:28AM

cloptrop wrote: »

Say for example the girlfriend cooks you breakfast and its burned. A normal lad may get a bit annoyed but pretend its nice and eat it or not eat it. Steroids could make this lad snap and say it **** .
A prick who would snap and verbally abuse the missus for bad cooking when not on steroids may go that extra step and give her a slap for badly cooking the breakfast .
It cranks you up a notch if you know what I mean.

Surely the girlfriend is at fault here for burning the poor mans breakfast. What matter if its verbal of physical..... I mean he cant be eating burnt sausages !!

dirtyden · 05-03-2012 12:28AM

They allow someone to push themselves beyond their limits which is not in itself a bad thing. Without proper regulation this may be a problem where with the use of chemicals people can train and build muscle to the point where they are doing physical harm. With a bit of expert advise they are probably relatively harmless and could be used to supplement training etc. in the short term. Long term use would not be advisable as nearly all steroids have significant side effects.

Bipolar Joe · 05-03-2012 12:29AM

My knob is small enough and my emotional state is already ruined. None for me, thanks.

I do get the libertarian approach. but this sh!t CAN affect the lives of other people, not to mention that it can cost money fixing them, which could be better spent.

Richard Hillman · 05-03-2012 12:29AM

I would imagine occasional steroid use wouldnt cause much damage. Like all drugs, its when they are serially abused is when it becomes a health problem. Bodybuilder types are like the male equivalent of female anorexics. I think they have deep psychological issues. Regular meatheads with their skin tight tees and large muscles i find amusing unless they play rugby or some sort of physical sport.

Logical Fallacy · 05-03-2012 12:32AM

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

A fella named Chris Bell made a great documentary on Steroid use called Bigger, Stronger, Faster. Its on youtube I think if anybody with an interest in the subject wants to check it out.

I watched that last week, quite possibly after you told me too.

It's very good.

Richard Hillman wrote: »

I would imagine occasional steroid use wouldnt cause much damage. Like all drugs, its when they are serially abused is when it becomes a health problem. Bodybuilder types are like the male equivalent of female anorexics. I think they have deep psychological issues. Regular meatheads with their skin tight tees and large muscles i find amusing unless they play rugby or some sort of physical sport.

It's called Body Dysmorphia.

My stance on steroids is that if you want to do them, do them. If you participate in a sport where the use of steroids is against the rules, don't do them.

They are not inherently dangerous but they are dangerous when combined with ignorance.

squod · 05-03-2012 12:39AM

This guy is as old as I am. He may or may not have used steroids. Found it interesting, waking at 2am for a shake. Sheer amount he eats is incredible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29g_wJLDFBo

Doc Ruby · 05-03-2012 12:40AM

squod wrote: »

This guy is as old as I am. He may or may not have used steroids.

He uses a lot of steroids.

squod · 05-03-2012 12:44AM

Doc Ruby wrote: »

He uses a lot of steroids.

Shhhhhhhh. Sherlock could have your ass for that.

*Sherlock may or may not like asses*.

cocoshovel · 05-03-2012 12:46AM

Not all steroids are for making you a big buffed up psycho or are intended for that use. Well I dont really know much about them, but I suffer from extreme allergies/hayfever through the summer and due to this I now get a steroid injection every April/May that rids around 90% of my allergies and reactions for a few months. Its great and I dont know how I lived without it before.

Has no physical or mental side effects, as far as Im aware.

jumpguy · 05-03-2012 01:03AM

cocoshovel wrote: »

Not all steroids are for making you a big buffed up psycho or are intended for that use. Well I dont really know much about them, but I suffer from extreme allergies/hayfever through the summer and due to this I now get a steroid injection every April/May that rids around 90% of my allergies and reactions for a few months. Its great and I dont know how I lived without it before.

Has no physical or mental side effects, as far as Im aware.

Steroids are widely used in medicine to reduce inflammations and these have nothing to do with anabolic steroids (which mimic the male hormone testosterone). Hayfever is caused by an unnecessary immune reaction to pollen causing inflammation of your upper airways, hence you're given steroids which would reduce that inflammation and thus reduce much of the discomfort that comes with hayfever.

44leto · 05-03-2012 01:14AM

Just reading down this thread, anyone who takes steroids unprescribed or not under instruction from a trained physician is extremely fkucen stupid.

Steroid are a modern medicine wonder, but they should not be abused by those who don't medically need them, like all active medicines they are a toxin, but a toxin under control by trained people.

Hande hoche! · 05-03-2012 02:20AM

HGH is where it's at.

TeddyTedson · 06-03-2012 07:19PM

This is what someone was talking about I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ic431K3bn8

Logical Fallacy · 06-03-2012 07:28PM

Yeah, that isn't as a result of steroids, it's Synthol injections. It's basically an oily substance that is injected into the muscle to blow it up like a balloon.

It looks retarded, is a retarded practice and anyone who does it can safely be regarded as being retarded.

So that is an awful lot of retard right there.

You can see as the guy is lifting his little weights that there is no natural movement to the muscle whatsoever. I genuinely wonder what kind of self esteem issues a chap would need to have to do that to himself.

drdeadlift · 06-03-2012 07:38PM

Logical Fallacy wrote: »

Yeah, that isn't as a result of steroids, it's Synthol injections. It's basically an oily substance that is injected into the muscle to blow it up like a balloon.

It looks retarded, is a retarded practice and anyone who does it can safely be regarded as being retarded.

So that is an awful lot of retard right there.

You can see as the guy is lifting his little weights that there is no natural movement to the muscle whatsoever. I genuinely wonder what kind of self esteem issues a chap would need to have to do that to himself.

Its sad they cant see how retarded they actually are

KTRIC · 06-03-2012 07:43PM

I was wondering why his forearms are tiny !! :rolleyes:

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