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writes:My boyfriend does steroids and he has constant mood changes, they never end. (i didnt know until we had been dating for about 5 months) He just ended a cycle and its slowly getting worse. Can anyone give me advice? He has constant mood changes and he is always changing his mind. He tells me im too emotional all the time, but he will randomly start crying sometimes. This has all happened in the last 2 weeks after he ended the cycle. I'm moving away very soon so that is also part of it. He promised we would stay together no matter what, now he isnt clear on anything and is overwhelmed all the time for no apparent reason? Does this happen at the end of a cycle? I have no idea what's going on. At this point i think the whole thing is ridiculous. He's changed his mind at least 6 times the past 2 weeks about what he wants. He gets angry at me often Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 October 2011): Your boyfriend is going through a relapse of sorts that is typically of steroid users. Pretty much the male body produces its own "steroids" and when you start supplementing with steroids, usually in excess of whats necessary, the internal system shuts down. Once the individual goes off their supplements, the internal system can't produce levels of "steroids" they've gotten use to and the resulting hormonal imbalance causes them to be emotionally unstable - prone to anger, mood swings and in some cases suicide. Word to the wise: Lose your beefcake boyfriend before you get physically hurt and get yourself a new one. If it's really "love", then get him off steroids permanently...although that's a whole other story because chances are he'll keep taking them, even behind your back, because he'll have no strength without them.
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reader, chocoholicforever +, writes (13 October 2011):
it's a well-known phenomenon that steroid users go through these cycles of extreme negative emotion, to the point of becoming abusive. It's called "'Roid Rage" (you can google for more information). (there have been many news stories over the years of athletes on steroids who get arrested for domestic violence in part due to 'Roid Rage. And that's just for the high profile professional athletes. there are many more cases who dont' make it into the news cos they don't involve celebrity athletes)I'm sorry to say this but as long as he continues to take steroids he will always be emotionally unstable. He could very well get even worse. you have to make a choice if this is the kind of relationship you want.
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reader, The Realist  +, writes (13 October 2011):
 The steroids are going to make him very moody and proned to anger. As long as he continues these cycles he will be unstable. I recommend getting out of this when you have the chance. You can't predict what his body will do when he is coming down from the usage. I'm sure he is a really nice guy but you never know what he will do. I think that if you want to be with him that he should choose between you and the steroids or the best thing to do would explain to him why you are leaving then leave.
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reader, TrancedRhythmEar  +, writes (13 October 2011):
 Hi! His side affects are common with low level roids. These produce rapid growth hormone or hgh which is needed for the body to create muscle. His hormones are increased significantly since he just finished a cycle which id hope was a month. Aggressiveness sadness and emotional distraught can be a part of this too. Sounds as tho it is. When hes in this state his behavior can be unpredictable.because of the hgh. He needs to be able to control his emotions regardless if hes using them. If he doesnt know the consequences of his using. If neglects those consequences hes irreonsible and should reconsider his decisions cause he is then risking both mental and physical health concerns.
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