Actually back in the 90's when i started cycling, my friends that also cycled and i always came off "cold turkey" we never heard of pct back then and TBH it wasnt that bad. I never really thought much about it, i knew i would loose some size and strength and workouts would be a less than stellar for a while, but eventually you start returning to normal, good pumps, strength comes back and as far as libido, i never had any issues there at all. It was a little lower than normal but not much and not for long.But if your body is dependent on them, the rest of your life. Such as TRT. How does that not equate to the same as other substances. You could not cold turkey AAS, and not have "withdrawal aka bad side effects". so isn't it that same?
So i would say there are no withdrawals from steroids but rather you get addicted to being jacked!!