Low Testosterone and Anxiety, are they related?

So I've been doing a little better. I have a handle on my health anxiety and I am pretty good at talking myself down from a hypochondriac induced panic attack. Not to say I am better altogether, I still struggle with the feeling that I am unwell and am on the verge of panic most of the time. The past few weeks I have been extremely weak, at first they thought I had mono, now they don't. My Doctor has run just about every blood test possible and came up with a possible answer, Low Testosterone. I am 33 and I have a t-level of 246. Considering this anxiety came on all at once with no prior record of anxiety/worry/fear or panic could this be the answer to why I've been feeling this way?

Does anyone else have any experience with low T and anxiety?

Thanks,

Cal

Hi Cal.,

I too am glad to hear that you are feeling better in general...celebrate this progress!

In terms of your testosterone level question...I do believe that hormones have a direct link on our anxiety levels.

I know from a female perspective, that we deal with a lot of fluxuations...and this has a direct affect on us. Hopefully, you will hear from other males on this subject. You may also want to do a search here...as I remember some older posts in the past about this issue.

Hibee has provided a good link, so check that out. Of course talking to your doctor about the possibility of hormone therapy something that you will also surely want to consider.

Hoping you get the answers you need soon!

S.C.

they do. i am on HRT due to a genetic problem. i do not produce testosterone. low levels can cause weakness, depressive episodes, aggitation and aggression. my levels are now good. just on. i think last was 302. i use testogel. will be changing to a more effective roll on soon. i would consult your doc for a referal to an endocrinologist and look into options. take care.