That's really interesting that you have observed your mental health & state of mind is better while being cycle than while on a cruise.
Myself personally I have felt the same way many times before.
From an Endocrinological & Neurotransmitter perspective our bodies are flooded with high levels of hormones like Testosterone, Estrogen E2, Dht, Igf1, Dopamine, Gaba, Seratonin & vasopresson.
Making us feel Alpha ranked & more confident & in control with high energy & libido.
From Psychological & Psychological perspectives with body dismorphia at play for some, we feel happier with our bodies & results from training hitting new highs & P.b's we trigger the Dopamine response reward pathway which makes us feel content, rewarded & happy.
Gabba making us feel relaxed & chilled at the same time.
Seratonin making us feel emotionally stable, confident, focused & happy while on a cycle.
While on a cruise however with our Alpha mentally no longer supraphysiologicaly exogenously heightened we can feel like our progress has stalled & or gone backwards with the gains in muscle mass & strength no longer coming in at such an increased rate we can feel no longer in control, satisfied, content & happy
I think it could also be coming off the back of being sick and just not having effort for shit I don't want to deal with or do

but this last week I have been snappy.
While on I don't feel "alpha" or anything like that just more uppie or motivated. And also more relaxed. After all I believe it amplifies who you are.
Eg: if you are an angry cunt your worse on gear.
Even on Tren like I was early in this log I was so calm and relaxed no aggression at all not even in the gym. Strength shot up for sure and intensity was higher but no "aggression"
I seem to be a rather unique case for the most part it's that or I havnt pushed hard enough to hit that "aggressive alpha state"
Now this makes for an interesting conversation!
The Alpha mentally induced from high Testosterone levels does in fact make you feel calmer more uppie, more motivated & relaxed.
The Alpha mentality is both a psychological and behavioral state that can be characterized by high levels of confidence, assertiveness, decisiveness, and a proactive approach to leadership and life.
While the Alpha state is often associated with the desire to dominate & control.
Anyone can have a pre-existing approach to a positive mindset, behavioural responses, thoughts, feelings, morals etc & focus on self-mastery, emotional intelligence, and taking responsibility for one's own path rather than being reactive which has everything like you say to do with the person that you are in the first place.
The reactive Alpha state is not just f@#k this I'm going to bash this c#*t for coming too close & overtaking me on the road.
It is also He said, She said this & now I'm going to blame them or I'm in control of my own life & life's pathways so F%$k it I have nothing else to lose so I'm going to go down a self destructive path with disregard to my health & anyone who has my best interests & health in mind or for those who love me & who I care for having no regard for what the long term consequences of my actions for them are emotionally & physically by impacting their lives & well-being when emotional & financial burdens from medical treatment bills from consequences of ill health caused by disregard for my own health & safety start to take their toll.
High testosterone levels do not necessarily cause aggression; rather, research suggests they enhance motivation, focus, and status-seeking behavior, which can induce a feeling of being calmer and more uppie (energized) when levels are optimized.
The modern interpretation of the learned alpha mentality is less about bullying and more about self-actualization.
Alphas create their own paths and take responsibility for their lives, whereas learned beta mentalities are often reactive and complain about circumstances like F*#k these C÷!ts for running late now my plans are F#!ked now I have to do something else in order to compensate for what I perceive as their mismanagement & incompetence.
A healthy alpha mindset is not toxic, but rather balanced with emotional awareness, allowing them to lead with integrity & with great care for the thoughts & feelings of others & with understanding how interactions & job pressures can impact & disrupt how things are run.
When testosterone levels are optimized (particularly if transitioning from a low-testosterone state), it can significantly improve mental and emotional state & visa versa when it is lowered.
It is important to understand that high testosterone does not directly mean roid rage or blaming other people & emotionality & physically lashing out, infact, it often facilitates prosocial behaviors altruism, cooperation & empathy.