If Putin really is taking steroids, then that could explain his unhinged, aggressive behavior

[wackadoo wabbit]

I've seen a couple of posts hypothesizing that Putin might be taking steroids, and he certainly has the puffy face that one often sees in a steroid user; but no one, to my knowledge, has taken this further: steroid use causes aggressive, sometimes irrational behavior.

This is a commonly known side effect of steroids like prednisone. And I've certainly seen this effect in people I've known, when kind, gentle, even-tempered people became, to a person, "rage machines" while taking steroids. These people were so caught up in their anger that the consequences of it just didn't matter.

It's interesting food for thought.

[Ocelot II]

1. Steroids or not, he might have really stepped on a rake this time.

[Sogo]

2. LOL!!

[AlexSFCA]

3. botox

[Skittles]

4. he does look ridiculously plumped

not a good look on anyone

[UTUSN]

5. with, without, whatever - everybody would be better off with him *GONE*

[MyOwnPeace]

6. OMG!!!! REVELATION!!!!

Putin - Barry Bonds!!!!! Only Putin doesn't wear a baseball cap that grew by a whole bunch of sizes (but that HEAD is sure looking, well, a whole lot bigger)!

[58Sunliner]

7. He could have dementia. He is 69.

Neuro illness plus a megalomaniacal pathology. Ever dealt with someone with dementia? Angry, defensive, paranoid, talking in a context that alludes to another age. He was already mentally ill.

[MyMission]

8. It might explain his Extreme unhinged aggressive behavior

He's always been capable of unhinged and aggressive behavior, but this is extreme.

It could also be that whatever illnesses he's suffering from or treating make him psychologically more likely to lash out and hurt as many people as he can; because he's sick and suffering and his prognosis is poor he's decided to go for it, reunify the former ussr under Russia and his rule, until he's done. And if he causes death and chaos in the world, all the better. Going out with a bang.

Whatever is causing him to be so aggressive, I hope it kills him or causes someone to do so.
Sooner would be best.

[flvegan]

9. Wait...is prednisone an anabolic now?

I ask that already knowing you don't know shit about "steroids" as you're talking here.

[Karma13612]

11. No I don't think prednisone is

Considered an anabolic steroid.

But I know prednisone can effect mood.

But, MY theory is that Putin was taking anabolic steroids at some point. And besides helping increase muscles, you can have alopecia and bad moods I think?

Please correct me if I’m wrong.

Thanks!

[wackadoo wabbit]

13. No, it isn't, nor did I write or imply anything about anabolic steroids

I was referring to corticosteroids, which can cause a puffy face.

To my knowledge, anabolic steroids don't cause a puffy, water-retention face.

I haven't the time nor the inclination to get into a discussion with you about this, but it appears that you might be the one who doesn't know much about steroids, not the least of which is that there are different types of them.

[Karma13612]

10. I've wondered about that

Don’t anabolic steroids cause rage as well?

I’ve seen the picture of Putin shirtless. Very developed muscles and a hairless chest I think? Would that happen with anabolic steroid use?

Anyway, he’s gone over the edge. I think he is going scorched earth now.

My heart is with Ukraine and the people of Russia who oppose Putin. Just so senseless and sad.

[WarGamer]

12. I spoke to a Russian speaker earlier tonight...

asked about Putins frame of mind. She watched the extended speech and said he's "extremely sharp" and "fast of wit"...

So I don't think he's suffering a loss of mental capacity BUT the rage/aggression is real.

[JCMach1]

14. Covid with dexamethasone...

Never been so delusional and paranoid ...

[PlutosHeart]

15. I think he is on something.

I base that on watching him in the seat at the Olympics. He seemed to be nodding off actually. His head movement indicated a loss of control of some sort. Perhaps opiates?
I would not rule out steroid use. In fact, if they tested (if they even can) cops for steroid usage after every incident chances are one might find quite a few on them. But nooooooo...they turn a blind eye to what is common in the profession.

[Ghost Dog]

16. Sounds like what happened to my once-sweet ex.

But she wasn't on steroids, she was a long-term alcoholic who mixed it with diazepams... Total personality change.