Roid Rage inst a myth.... it affects probably 5-10% of guys who use gear.
Alcohol doesn't make everybody a lunatic... but it does me, so I realized I simply can't drink---at all----ever. I have no "off" switch and shit goes terribly wrong when I drink.
Good choice!!

Best advice I have ever received regarding e-mails: Don't send one if you are pissed off...

I found out its only a few compounds that make ME aggressive. Halotestin, Tren, seem to be the only two, but I am trying Masteron for the first time so we will see how that works.

I suffer from a "Short fuse" without juice but its a constant awareness that I keep my anger in check EVERYDAY. I can feel it start to rise and I always have a brief momentary period RIGHT before I flip the switch, so ive learned to relax myself upon feeling the build up...Ive also found making sure I'm having sex helps a lot. If I havent ejaculated in a day, I'm much more aggressive.

Sex, Meditation, Awareness, & MaryJ are my anger alleviators

I've never experienced any roid rage but I have experienced carb rage. Cut my carbs and I start getting real cranky.

This post almost sounds like a public service announcement,lol. Somebody cue the poorly recorded backing music.

I've only had one compound make me very aggressive and that was anadrol. Loved the results i got but hated the way it made me act.

Everyone reacts differently to things. The point is to know how you react and act accordingly. Looks like you've done that here. Good for you.
There are many factors that can cause "roid rage". Blood pressure can be a significant one. Knowing can help know how it contributes.
Like it was said below, many people can go off on many differnt substances. Again, knowing and acting responsibly is key. We may all want to use aas or alcohol, etc., but some just shouldn't. Are we going to be responsible enough to just say no? I hope so. Again, great example by the OP.

Dear Binary,

Great post, being open and honest with yourself and to us on the boards is awesome. I suggest finding a counselor to speak with regarding this impulse control. I have a sneaking suspicion that it may be something more deeply rooted in you that the roids are bringing out when on cycle. I have always had my own battle with anger and agression, and talking to someone has helped me let go of that fire inside that seems to be burning for no reason, or at least not a big reason (ie stubbing a toe doesn't call for ripping a door from its hinges)

I hope you can find peace bro as I hope we all do. I'm not in anyway trying to take blame off the gear, just saying it might be letting a monster rear its head that was inside before the gear was a part of your life.

around a year ago I read a study conducted by a group of doctoral researchers which focused on individuals wirh higher than "normal" testosterone levels. the subject didn't use steroids but had levels that exceeded 1300 mg/Dl.

the study was aimed at behavioral outcomes and professional success. the results yielded concluded that one of two common outcomes takes place; the individual was unable to learn hown to control his impulses and was in an out of jail which ultimately meant he didn't achieve much at all in life and some went to jail for their whole life. the second group reached an amazing heights in life. this group was commonly found to become well known politicians or another leader of some sort which had many followers.

they didn't go much into theory as to why some were able to learn better impulse control though. I also didn't save the study so I can't reference it or share it either.

I thought that this was pretty fitting for this particular post though. impulse control can make or break us in life. all the elevates hormones, unbalanced hormones and increase in epinephrine release due to elevated testosterone can make it a true testament to your character.

stay safe everyone and keep your loved ones safe too.

Everyone is different and alot of things come into play in the situation.

Respect that you recognized the problem and strong enough to prioritize it out of your life. Better late than never. Good luck to you sir, aesthetics can be achieved without anabolic support.

Very good to hear, been there too only on tren , wife hid the gun from me while I was rampaging during some easter event we had going on. I felt too that the people I love don't deserve my bullshit just for "gains", its in the dose for me but definitely understand that decision. I was gonna suggest but you already said it, GH, IGF Lr3, supps, that would be my protocol too if I was in your shoes.

@binary, it speaks volumes of your character to understand what works and what doesn't work for you. As Clint Eastwood so famously said, "A man's gotta know his limits." It appears you've found yours, and you're making a choice that will ultimately benefit you for the rest of your days. Much respect, brother.

Even this morning, going to the gym at friggin 5am (because that's the only time I get to myself before the chaos of every day kicks in) I tell myself right before my warm ups, "remember why you lift." I know, it sounds like I'm a some sort of hippie buddhist or something (nothing wrong with that!) but seriously, that little mantra keeps me "centered." My goal is to use my strength to help the people I love (and even strangers, for that matter). It's TOUGH to remind yourself before workouts, "remember why you lift," but try it. If you can keep that going for a week or two, it starts to become routine, and then BAM, you find yourself lifting smarter, pushing harder, and digging deep when you're feeling like a wuss at 5am. I hope this info helps you out as you start your next adventure of "sobriety" for lack of a better word.

Sometimes I'm the same way far as the fuse being short but I can control it, I know my limits and when I have had enough and not worth pushing myself over the edge. Somedays I feel all good and happy with everything then someone cuts me off in traffic and DAM its on then. I will be pissed rest of the day and very short fuse, but I just talk shit out in my head and think good thoughts.
I use to come home mad at my workers and raise hell at the wife until one day she looked me in the eyes and said..... Listen I don't work for you.... That's when it hit me hard and that has been years and years ago...
So yea it's easier for some than other's then again I think some people just don't give a shit and the gear makes it worse....
Friend of mine for many years is a good guy give shirt off his back to anyone, but when he gets drunk he is the biggest asshole EVER....
Lot of people say that you're a asshole to begin with but drinking just makes you a bigger asshole, well that's not true for everone just like gear treats everone different as well like you say....

Great read bro and keep that shit under control and know your limits and bounds and don't cross them seems like you have already had way to many bad exsperiences already..... Be safe and remember always pay foward good deeds and be kind.....

Some people to handle steroids better than other, I will agree with that. From my experience its not the testosterone that is the culprit of increasing your harassability but its the unbalance of excess estrogen.

Its good that you have decided to stop using steroids based on having issues, and its great you are able to acknowledge it now. I don't know you and I'm not trying to be judgmental, but I'd be willing to guess you also have some other issues on top of the steroids in terms of anger issues etc. and the steroids are just magnifying them. Again, I'm not judging you and I think its great you are taking these steps. I am also basing my opinion on personal experiences and things about myself.

Much power and luck to you brother. Its not worth throwing your goals and loved ones away for better gains.

You can't swear on a conference call, ouch. I've lost my shit several times, mostly because we are global and I can't understand some of these accents. Smart move, bro. I wish you continued success.