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Comment author: SilasBarta 20 October 2011 10:08:42PM 8 points [-]

So, would it be advisable to use testosterone as an anti-akrasia aid or social phobia suppressor?

Comment author: gwern 21 October 2011 05:51:32PM 7 points [-]

Advisable? I certainly wouldn't advise it - modafinil or melatonin, yeah, I've read a fair bit of material and think I know the minimal risks, but not testosterone. I'm a little concerned about the mixed bag I see in some of the case studies. For example, Andrew Sullivan has covered his experience with prescription testosterone:

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