I think in order to understand the need to take steroids, we should look at Alfred Adler's Theory of Inferiority Complex.
According to Alfred Adler, who was the first one to coin the term inferiority complex, every child experiences the feelings of inferiority as the result of being surrounded by stronger and more capable adults.
As the child grows he becomes obsessed by his original feelings of inferiority he experienced earlier and so he strives for power and recognition.
If the child failed to meet certain life challenges during his act of compensation then he will develop an inferiority complex.
So according to Adler every child feels inferior but not every one develops an inferiority complex which only affects those who failed to compensate correctly.
An inferiority complex is a lack of self-worth, a doubt and uncertainty, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. It is often subconscious, and is thought to drive afflicted individuals to overcompensate, resulting either in spectacular achievement or extreme asocial behavior.[1] The term was coined to indicate a lack of covert self-esteem.[2] For many, it is developed through a combination of genetic personality characteristics and personal experiences.
there s a way simplier theory... we are animals and the strongest survive so we re naturally geared toward accessing power . Power , control = pleasure. Lots of constant power, control= hapiness.
Newsflash, powerful people who control a lot of other inferior submissive people are happier than others.
