Gear can be part of a healthy lifestyle when it is utilized to push past natural limits and maintain physique as we age. I think the danger of using AAS can be when people turn to them in hopes of it being a short cut to muscle development. Instant gratification and looking outside yourself for answers are a couple things that drive addictive behaviors. I would suggest you train and diet based on sincere study and blood, sweat, and tears for 10 years before even considering crossing the line to gear. Exercise and strict diet are natural anti depressants and also greatly reduce anxiety. And of course, you’ll want to include a solid spiritual practice to your daily routine, you knew that was coming, I am the Buddha...