Quote Originally Posted by JoeP26 View Post
Just figured I'd check in quick. Doing ok. Just got my neurotransmitters tested. Same results as last year. Extremely low GABA and Catecholamines. This is in spite of having high levels of Testosterone, DHT, and Allopregnanolone. For the novice, androgens stimulate the synthesis of Dopamine and Allosteric Modulators (like Allopregnanolone) stimulate the synthesis of GABA. Because it seems no matter how much I play with hormones and it doesn't have any effect on neurotransmitters, the only conclusion that can be made is the Finasteride and Dutasteride caused neuronal death. Literally the neurons that produce Dopamine and GABA died. This is in line with what @Cdsnuts had hypothesized previously and something we had discussed. So, CD, here to confirm that 100%. It is absolutely that.

With that being said, it is clear hormones aren't going to bring me to 100% and I made a commitment last year that I was going to dedicate a year to trying various things and seeing how that goes. If that didn't work, I'd be right back here and going all in. So I am announcing I'm gonna be doing so. I continue to also have continual scientific studies confirming the legitimacy of many things and concepts from TMO that are undeniable. It just makes the most sense at this point.

Things left for me to fix are very low libido, some sexual function, focus, drive, energy, that "wobbly" body/goofy/clumsy sensation, lack of enjoyment in many things, cold skin, and sleep quality. Not god awful horrible. But needs improvement in those areas. Gonna wean off the hormones, run the classic PCT, and then get started. Let's do it.

On another note, I recently contracted COVID. Man was that brutal. First 24 hours were the worst with the most excruciating headaches I have ever had. Quickly rebounded but I have lost my taste and smell over the past week. Hopefully that comes back. I know for some it can be permanent.
Hope you recover quick from COVID dude!