TRT SAVED MY LIFE... (and made me a monster) | Testosterone Replacement Therapy

TRT SAVED MY LIFE... (and made me a monster) | Testosterone Replacement Therapy | HRT

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Discovering my low testosterone, being diagnosed with hypogonadism lead to being prescribed Testosterone Replacement Therapy. This lead to recovery from depression & anxiety.
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I Noah Thomas, the creator of this channel, have been diagnosed hypogonadism by a medical doctor and legally prescribed the medically indicated treatment of Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
My Story
My name is Noah and on May 18 2011, I had a rare reaction to a medication called VIVITROL and consequently, spiraled into a suicidal depression with depersonalization and anxiety. I lost 25 lbs in 4 weeks and was in full panic or near panic for 8 weeks straight mixed with the darkest most painful depression I cold have ever imagined. I immediately could not work and had to move in with my parents who, along with many siblings and friends, had to watch me 24/7 as I was a danger to myself. Eventually I was hospitalized in the Psych Ward for a week. Getting through each day seemed truly unbearable and I knew I would surely die. I have been put on many many different doctor prescribed SSRI's SNRI's Tricyclics, mood stabilizers, anti-psychotics, holistic meds, acupuncture and even a form of shock therapy called RTMS. I barely saw any improvement in my condition for a full year. It was decided I had treatment resistant depression and I spent nearly every moment in tears. Weeks after starting my newest round of medications (Seroquel & Nortryptaline) as a last ditch effort, I had my blood drawn for possible hormone imbalances and my Testosterone levels came back 200 ng/Dl and 150 ng/Dl. The average 25 year old male has 750 ng/Dl. With this discovery I had an explanation as to why I was not getting better and why I might be so so sick. The symptoms of Low T are very similar to those of major depression. I started legally prescribed testosterone replacement therapy soon after and have been checking in with the world and documenting my experience with treatment as well as giving my insight and perspective on various topics of mental health. I am blessed to say that I have slowly, over the last 6 years, been improving and becoming more stable which I never thought to be possible. My low T manifested itself in the form of Major depression, anxiety, and depersonalization/ derealization for over a year. Treating my low testosterone has been 1 HUGE part of the puzzle but I have had to continue to work hard to hold on to my mental stability with many set backs. Gaining some mental stability back is nothing short of a miracle as I was near death for what felt like forever. I do not consider myself to be totally healed yet but I am closer now then ever before and aim to use what I have been through to help or at least offer support to others in need I was able to successfully come off my Seroquel and Pamelor.
I work out all the time as a part of my mental health recovery!!! Weight training and all kinds of cardio rule much of my free time and I also share this on my channel.
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@unsettledmindwave5264 4 ай бұрын

Hey buddy, I've been following your journey for the past five years, and I must say I'm incredibly proud and thrilled to see how well you're doing. Your transformation is truly impressive, and I'm happy for you. Keep thriving, my friend, and I wish you all the best!🧘🏾‍♂️

@brianpulley8652 3 күн бұрын

When i was 25 i was on top of the world and jacked... probably because i was adding extra T to my training which i don't recommend to do especially if you don't medically need it and now in my early 50s I've been fighting anhedonia anxiety depression and overall a big decline in quality of life and mental health....on a good note I took the step to actually get a physical just yesterday and my doctor was amazing and totally understands were im coming from and just as soon as she gets my blood work back she said we would come up with a plan because she already suspects its my Testosterone and she likes to treat the symptoms not the numbers and my last test about two years ago my numbers were at the bottom of the reference range but my doctor in my opinion really didn't understand just how bad i felt so guys definitely take your hormone health seriously and never be afraid to ask for help.

@brandonbjp9250 5 ай бұрын

I just started TRT as a 27 year old, and you have helped me tremendously. I love your videos. Thank you for being so open about your life.

@jimmykruzer 3 ай бұрын

What were your levels at? Mine is 350 and I'm 28

@EJ-ge4st 2 ай бұрын

I’m 30 years old. Thanks for checking in with the world and doing this. It’s helps people

@sorinswonderland 5 ай бұрын

Dude you got shredded over the years. Been following the journey since around 5 years ago. You look like a bodybuilder now.

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

diet and lifestyle has slowly changed over the years allowing me to get more lean and more properly fed for my training. It’s been a blessing.

@HM-ss4jd 5 ай бұрын

Trt are steroids, you can eat junk food and still be shredded.

@rvbrink1986 Ай бұрын

@@bignoknow can I ask what you're on. I on testoviron 250 every 2 weeks just had my 2nd shot

@hunkmoi 5 ай бұрын

You look INCREDIBLE 😮🎉

@non-stop-nomad Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video!

@banish7240 3 ай бұрын

I have been following you 5 years or so. I found your journey fascinating and I was hooked little did I know in 2024 I have learned that I have low TRT around 70. I am in the process of doing tests to see what exactly is the reason I have such low TRT.

@jiberider994 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Noah!

@JoseDiazJr 5 ай бұрын

Great video! TRT saved my life. When do we get the follow up to your new Dr with labs video?

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have my appointment today and will film, edit, and release by early next week

@glenne3868 4 ай бұрын

How’s the acne? Found your page searching about TRT acne. Yours ever clear up? And great video bro, happy your living your best life

@bignoknow 4 ай бұрын

Mine cleared up when I lowered my dose, split it in two for the week, and cleaned up my diet be lifestyle.

@davidlaird2822 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video o. A days eating and your nutrition style what was the fasting book you recommend looking awesome

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Yes I can 👍🏼. Thank you

@elliottazim 5 ай бұрын

Bless bro

@kidda74 5 ай бұрын

Damn! those handstand pushups! 😮

@barnabywightman5486 5 ай бұрын

I'm addicted to your channel.

@LydiaVacs 5 ай бұрын

I have PCOS and severe depression/anxiety. People don’t understand that hormones are so critical and important as the building blocks of neurotransmitters. Thanks for sharing your story.

@EnDependance123 5 ай бұрын

Stop accepting the labels you are saying you have. Though there may be physiological problems, as u stated, almost all of us can overcome it. I abused opioids for decades and suffered debilitating panic attacks and I stuck it out without benzos and cured myself. Haven't had a panic attack since then

@LydiaVacs 5 ай бұрын

@@EnDependance123PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a medical endocrine disorder and the #1 cause of infertility in women. I have adjusted my diet, was put on hormonal birth control at age 14 (no longer on it) and have been to hell and back. I don’t think a medical diagnosis is a label, but rather a way for me to tweak my diet, sleep, exercise, and supplements for my individual needs. The depression and anxiety are getting better by the day because I know I have this medical problem and I am treating it appropriately. Namaste.

@user-ie7vh9no7c 5 ай бұрын

What a build

@JayMili1995 4 ай бұрын

just tested last week my results total T was 128 and free was 3.3. I also went to the same thing. I'm on anti depressants done sleep study's. this has been a two year journey and finally found the answer. I start my TRT treatment this week. I am 29

@enterty4364 3 ай бұрын

Wow sounds like things are looking up for you. Wishing you the best 👏.

@andrewdilley439 19 күн бұрын

Hey! I have almost the same levels! I’m starting soon! Do you have an update since starting?

@EnDependance123 5 ай бұрын

Great video brother. I'm curious what kicked in to make you have such low T. Had u abused steroids in the past or other substances maybe??

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Never took steroids before being diagnosed with hypogonadism but I was in a treatment resistant depression and on psych meds. I had many low T symptoms before my mental breakdown in 2011 but experienced extreme symptoms for 16 months before the blood draw that reviewed low t in 2012.

@DarkEmperor2460 5 ай бұрын

I've been suffering from depersonalization disorder for as long as I can remember since being a kid. Recently as a 38 year old man I finally got blood work done and it showed my free testosterone as being at 56.3 pg/mL which is way on the low side of the range according to the information they gave me which is a normal range of 46 to 224 pg/mL. My doctor encouraged me to try to increase my free testosterone naturally by lifting weights and eating certain foods... but after lifting heavy for 6+ months and eating more meats, I have not noticed any difference in my depersonalization disorder. I am considering trying testosterone supplements and if that doesn't work trying replacement therapy. It feels like I've lived my entire life with a veil between me and reality, like I have one foot in the real world and one foot in the dream world. I'm tired of feeling like this, I'll try anything to make it go away. Most people who discuss depersonalization disorder talk about having it for a limited amount of time, but I've had it for as long as I can remember throughout my entire life. I have been trying to get my health insurance to authorize an MRI of my brain - we are trying to rule out all potential physical causes of the depersonalization disorder. If my brain is fine and my hormones are fine, I am worried that my depersonalization disorder is psychological which will be harder to fix.

@RickySlatton 5 ай бұрын

Do you have any issues with hematocrit being out of normal range? How do you correct blood thickness?

@dans9218 4 ай бұрын

Careful bro, you know what I mean

@Toogaytoofunction 5 ай бұрын

You’ve always been so handsome ❤

@RGAGANG 5 ай бұрын

started trt 5 month ago and it changed my entire life. i was depressed and anxious for 10 years and now 90% is gone. i guess over the next few month i will be 100% recovered. total t was at 300, free t in womens reference range... now i pin every day, 140mg test e per week. i gained a lot of muscle, unfortunately fat as well. i try to cut, seems my metabolism is not working like before. high carb instead of low carb now works far better for me. my hunger is insane - but thats the worst thing i have to deal with while on trt, so overall a very good trade.

@As3D__ Ай бұрын

Bro make sure you good bcz one of sides effects of using T is Insulin resistance so put that in mind …

@RGAGANG Ай бұрын

@@As3D__ thanks bud, everything perfectly fine. Switched on subq 125mg per week. Feeling great!

@As3D__ Ай бұрын

@@RGAGANG actually I wanna ask u a few questions about TRT bcz I have low T levels and the symptoms as well so I’ll be appreciated if I could communicate with u to talk about your journey if you don’t mind plz ..!

@americanuro526 5 ай бұрын

And what product do you use?

@user-kc7in3gm1v 4 ай бұрын

Hi how r you I really like your video I am using testosterone treatment since 2018 I uesd suston very 2 weeks I uesd nebodo very 8 weeks now but my sex drive is not good what shell I do about my sex drive any advice plz thanks

@dharmendrakumar-co5sh 3 ай бұрын

How long time are you on trt bro.??

@lelandwhitehead56 2 ай бұрын

I just got my first injection on Monday, at almost 32. My initial scores were about 130 (I think ng/dl).

@KerryDSC 2 ай бұрын

what is your dosage now? do you find less in more?

@pattybaselines 4 ай бұрын

What was your test and what is it now?

@user-lp8ee8kk4h Ай бұрын

Do you still feel the side effects of antipsychotics after taking TRT like dizziness?

@anujbhardwaj3960 Ай бұрын

Which testosterone is best cypionate or ethantate

@bogse 5 ай бұрын

Can you really get that big and fit with just a normal range of T (TRT)? I have always thought that guys who look like that take something but maybe they just had naturally high T.

@Amyia14 5 ай бұрын

Hey Noah I struggle with Depression

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Hey Amy. I’m sorry you struggle. What works best for you to cope?

@Amyia14 5 ай бұрын

@bignoknow Well my artwork sometimes cheers me up

@davidlaird2822 5 ай бұрын

What’s your free T and total T numbers

@mythicalghost1769 Ай бұрын

Do you take estrogen blockers

@codycleveland2853 5 ай бұрын

my test has been in the low 300s for the past 7 years ( maybe longer but i wasnt ever tested before then) i dealt with severe anxiety for years. I tried test for a very short time but with my alcohal consumption my poor diet and my lack of motivation i stopped because i was afraid that it would make me worse

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate your honesty. What made you think your TRT treatment would make you worse?

@codycleveland3361 5 ай бұрын

@@bignoknowI wanted to change my lifestyle and see if it came up naturally. I am 11 days sober so I’ll be making an appointment with the men’s health clinic I used in the past. I’m back in the gym and am making better food and lifestyle choices. I’m also 5,9 and 320 lbs so I was afraid I’d have more health issues on trt

@Shawnvbrunt 3 ай бұрын

Did you have male pattern baldness in your family or do you think it was the trt?

@foggy90 5 ай бұрын

I’m 33 struggling bad with depression and anxiety just recently spent 3 months in a psych ward been on every anti depressant and anti psychotic got my testosterone level checked after begging the doctor to check and it was 4.6 which as you know is extremely low I’m hoping no fuck hope I’m fucking begging going on TRT can save me because there’s not much fight left

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Hang in there brother. Not fair you’ve had to suffer for so long. I think the TRT will help give you the energy and stability you need to keep chipping away and overcoming the mental health battles. DON’T GIVE UP

@geraldek4948 5 ай бұрын

Google true hope They make a nutritional supplement believe it or not that is 5 time's effective than any medicine I've ever taken It's called em power plus and I'm surprised it isn't known worldwide. Some psychiatrists have their patients on it

@Djames2287 Ай бұрын

@bignoknow..do you havevany kids?

@derekmiller3614 Ай бұрын

Iv been on trt for 7 weeks exactly and i feel ... absoulutly...no changes at all..

@EvilEye911 2 ай бұрын

Bro I went to the VA hospital, and asked to get my testosterone checked. Tell me why I waited from 8am to 5pm, and they came up to me and told me that they had forgot to send my paperwork back to the doctor. First time ever they’ve done that, so all of these doctors are apprehensive on trying to get you this medicine instead of the psych medication they have me on. WOW IK the 💩

@biggeese6573 3 ай бұрын

When would you say your sexual functions came back? I just started week 3 and not feeling much different yet. 100mg at 24yr old. I was below 245 before starting will know where I am at now next week

@dubbadubdub82 5 ай бұрын

Do you think alcohol addiction has affected testosterone?? I know it can lower it significantly and specificly hops in beer is very bad for testosterone.

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed very young with low t and have been treated for over 12 years either essentially zero changes to my protocol minus going down from 200 to between 140-160mg weekly many years ago. I don’t doubt my drinking in my early twenties impacted my levels but I was I just a couple days a week drinker at that time. I think other lifestyle factors and mental health issues played a roll. As I’ll never know, I just stay in gratitude today for the health I have and work hard to control what I can and stay humble.

@GingerBalls-fp8kx 3 ай бұрын

Did you find that trt gets less effective over time? The first time I took it I felt great but that’s lessened over time

@bignoknow 3 ай бұрын

That’s not been my experience personally. I’ve felt better and better over the years as I’ve learned to take better care of my mind and body while maintaining the same TRT protocol for well over 8 years now.

@americanuro526 5 ай бұрын

What is your TRT dosage bro?

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

80mg of test cyp two times per week. I’ve been between 140-160 weekly for many many years.

@user-kc7in3gm1v 4 ай бұрын

And I am 47 years old

@ashrodders 4 ай бұрын

please man if you know how to dail the acne in please tell me

@bignoknow 4 ай бұрын

When I lowered my dose from 200 to 140 and split my injections into two things got better. Things also improved when I lost weight and cleaned up my diet. To what degree was I impacted by each of these changes I couldn’t tell you. But certainly the biggest one was lowering my dose and increasing the frequency of injection. Best of luck.

@ashrodders 4 ай бұрын

awesome thank you man il try that @@bignoknow

@phillipmeeks8297 2 ай бұрын

What’s your diet man??

@bignoknow 2 ай бұрын

I’d say the vast majority of my days are two meals. 12 to 1500 cal first meal mostly comprising of oatmeal fruits protein powders, peanut butter, etc. Second meal is usually about a pound of some meat with a good amount of rice and a large serving of some kind of vegetable. I usually finish my night with some mangoes yogurt, walnuts Dehydrated peanut butter and honey. Roughly 35 to 4000 cal a day 200+ grams of protein 300+ grams of carbs 120-150 g of fat. An occasional day where I will eat way less maybe 1200 to 2000 cal and the occasional day while I eat more maybe 4000 to 6000 cal. I keep meaning to do a full day of eating video, but sometimes lack the motivation to get it done. I’m doing about two hours of CrossFit training six days a week as well. One full rest day one active recovery day. This keeps my weight between 196 and 199.

@snakesonn3590 5 ай бұрын

Half expecting a comment from Greg or MPMD on here haha

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

Haha. I doubt those boys know I exist.

@snakesonn3590 5 ай бұрын

@@bignoknow you have a better physique than a lot of the guys they talk about

@ashrodders 5 ай бұрын

bro how did you beat the acne it makes me feel so much better but trt is giving me bad acne getting worse please help me

@norrisdigitalassets6697 Ай бұрын

Zinc

@Djames2287 Ай бұрын

zinc and or Clomid

@ashrodders Ай бұрын

wow no way its clearing up ive been using clomid for my balls is this why its helping ? i dont get how but your onto something here @@Djames2287

@28copland 4 ай бұрын

Do you take an a.i Noah?

@bignoknow 4 ай бұрын

I do not 🙏🏻

@plslc1 5 ай бұрын

Almost 4 months on TRT, 180mg weekly dosage at clinic and I don't feel much difference at all. Sex is still not as good as it should be, there's some growth on muscle but it's just a placebo effect because I started going to the gym regularly so the small gains would've happened regardless. No changes whatsoever besides a $60 monthly co-pay, (they bill my insurance $200+ weekly) and a 45min drive each way to the clinic on Fridays after work. What gives?

@Sweet_TRT 5 ай бұрын

Could be your SHBG or estrogen. Get your bloodwork done

@plslc1 5 ай бұрын

@Sweet_TRT I get blood work done this Friday, 4th time they do blood panel and I take estrogen blocker the day after the shots every week.

@Sweet_TRT 5 ай бұрын

@@plslc1 that could also be the problem. You don’t want to shut off your estrogen, it’s all about balance. I’ve been playing with different doses, AIs etc for years trying to get “dialled in”. It can take a long time to get there. If your SHBG is low you won’t feel much benefit from the test even if your test levels are optimal. Could be a number of things. I would take your bloodwork into your own hands as honestly most prescribing Drs don’t have the knowledge they should

@plslc1 5 ай бұрын

@Sweet_TRT well that's a bummer, I figured a professional would know better. The blocker was prescribed by them at ¼ dose. I thought I'd see different results or at least some changes by now. I'll give it 6 months and see. I was at 218 on test, now I'm at around 900 but feel the same.

@Sweet_TRT 5 ай бұрын

@@plslc1I used to think that too until I got my knowledge up. You might be lucky and have a good one. Hopefully the Dr can get you feeling better. I have never felt how all these other people felt on TRT either. Like it’s a miracle drug. I think it’s just a good foundation to start rebuilding (if you are dialled in)

@ev0wat 5 ай бұрын

What’s your trt dosage?

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

80mg twice per week 👍🏼.

@americanuro526 5 ай бұрын

And product do you use 😢?

@ithought_so6438 4 ай бұрын

@@americanuro526 probably cypionate

@joshrafael5507 5 ай бұрын

What if my testosterone level is normal?

@joshrafael5507 5 ай бұрын

How can I have a body like yours?

@bignoknow 5 ай бұрын

I encourage you to find a style of working out that you enjoy enough to be consistent and get excited about whatever your unique body is capable of

@joshrafael5507 5 ай бұрын

What do you recommend? Do you think I can achieve a body similar to you if I’m not on testosterone?

@joshrafael5507 5 ай бұрын

What is your take on creatine?

@jimmykruzer 3 ай бұрын

Is 350 low? Suffering from symptoms right now im 28

@MgTbvb 13 күн бұрын

Yes. You should have about 1000

@jimmykruzer 13 күн бұрын

@MgTbvb yeah , I tried two test injections but it caused anxiety so bad I was scared to continue

@MgTbvb 12 күн бұрын

Check your free test, SHBG, Estradiol and DHT. And don't fuck your dopamine receptors.

@MgTbvb 12 күн бұрын

And you should try to get high levels of DHT and T naturally.

@stoyan_stefanov8 3 ай бұрын

0:35 - And he still had a fully grown freaking beard...meanwhile me here - eating eggs, taking enough Vitamin D, taking zinc, magnesium, boron, training heavy, not eating djunk and sugar, feel like I have a rocket up on my ass - BEARDLESS.....dude fuck that!