I think one of the most intriguing aspects of this experiment is the
effects of telling people you're trying steroids.

My approach has always been I'm quite happy to admit it to people I
know and mention it to friends. But of course I'm not going to bring
it up with people who would (a) already have there pre-formed opinions
on the subject and would waste both our time if it were brought up,
and (b) would have no interest in knowing anyway.

A lot of the guys I know from the gym are already on them or tried
them, and other close friends have actually been quite intrigued and
wanted to find out about it and even started looking into it for
themselves. On that front I've always said that research on the
subject is key and not something to take lightly - we're injecting
powerful hormones into our body after all.

I think one of the most difficult people to deal with about it has
actually been my partner. I would say she probably falls into the 'A'
category of people. When I brought up the idea of the experiment
initially, she was very anti - to the extent that she said she would
walk out if there was any "roid rage". This obviously was a major
cause of concern whether this experiment would take place at all.
However, after more research I was reasonably comfortably that anger
would not be a major issue. May sound silly, but after the first
injection, I remember sitting there analysing my thoughts for any
changes! 7 weeks in, and I can still report no changes in that respect.

Her concerns were the reason I started and then notified her a few
weeks after starting. That way I could ask her how she thought I had
been over the last few weeks, and I'm pleased to say she admitted she
had noticed no changes (albeit not being pleased I had started without
telling her).

However, her opinion on steroids hasn't really changed that much, and
she still doesn't like it. I think it's the whole "injection thing".
It's an aspect I wasn't keen on either, as conjure up images of heron
addicts and alike. But if you do your research, you come quite quickly
to the conclusion that this is the best way to reduce toxicity on your
liver. But I can see her point, the idea of having needles around
isn't an appealing one, and I therefore keep them out of the house.

I have tried to discuss the topic on a numbe of occassions with her,
but to be honest she's really not interested in finding out more, or
even reading this blog to my knowledge.

My aunt knows about this experiment and we've discussed it a bit. I
don't think she particularly anti or pro, and open to finding out more
about it which is cool. She did however meet with my mother the other
day, and the subject came up whether I used steroids. My mothers
partner was adament I had done steroids due to the supplements I take
(but to be honest I have had protein and other supplements a long time
prior to taking steroids and I don't think he's formed that opinion
over the last few weeks). However, my mother said that I had promised
I would never do steroids (I had?!). I suspect this is when I lived at
home and she said any drug use would mean I get kicked out! However,
I'm a grown boy now (31 for the record!) and no longer live at
home ... so assume that doesn't really apply any more.

I have to say she's mellowed in her opinions I think a lot since then.
I therefore wonder what the discussion would go like if I brought it
up ... However, I think it would probably cause her more worry than
needed to raise the subject (unless she specifically asked me then I'd
be willing to discuss and hopefully she'd be willing to find out what
the facts are).

The other person who I wonder about is my sister. Would she think her
"big brother" has cheated?!

So I think that pretty much covers my take on the subject of steroids
and it's affects on relationships, family and friends -at least from
my experience.