I've been training my ass off for the last 15 years, mostly bodybuilding but lately I've switched to more functional training. I'm not a beast in the gym by any means but I'm well rounded, can run, do real pullups, jump high and you know, I would qualify myself as an athlete. I played soccer and hockey at good levels during all those years, training 6 times a week and never taking time off.
At 33, I felt very lethargic so I went to the doc to see my hormone levels. Didn't get the results back but the MD said I was fine. Being a douche, I decided to take matter into my own hands. I read that most people that train hard have their hormones depleted and I felt it was the case with me. I wouldn't call it a full fledge depression but lately, life seemed rather grey. The daily grind, daily commute to work, working out because I had too etc... I knew a bit about roids from reading threads and profiles as well as scientific studies.
Long story short, I pulled the trigger on Sustanon (dated product I know but I like the science behind it) and got it a few weeks ago. Frankly, I don't think I want to come off... ever! I have energy, passion, aggression, I play more with my kids and my wife (different games mind you). My libido is through the roof and I feel better now than at 25! And that is on very low (but supraphysiological) levels.
My performances in all the sports I play as improved dramatically! I can train twice a day, I'm never sore, always have energy and passion in the gym. I have more confidence at work (I'm surrounded by college students and well, let's just say it keeps thing interesting) Frankly, I feel alive! Even financially I'm much more aggressive in the investments I make and so far, that change of pace has paid.
I did gain weight but not too much since I'm as bulky as I want. I'm much leaner and muscular but my strenght is amazing.
In any case, I think TRT should be pretty much mandatory for anyone nearing 35.