Finding Meaning
Life philosophy, identity, and purpose during and after withdrawal.
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DiscussionA Thread for Bigger Questions
Tapering is mostly logistics. Doses, schedules, symptoms, hold or proceed. But there's another layer that doesn't get talked about enough: who are y...
DiscussionSide-effects/withdrawal OR Original condition
Hi all, I'm new here, but unfortunately not new to this situation. I've been through several psych withdrawals and a few adverse reactions over the p...
DiscussionQuestions about taper calculator
How do I assume and precisely cut the pill on these decimals like 9,84 at the forth month? It seems I already have to use liquid solution way higher...
DiscussionHow do you manage the withdrawal
I started then Zoloft 3 years ago together with quetiapine. I got back on my feet. After 1 year at 150 mg of Zoloft i tapered down to 100 due to parad...
Discussiona couple of questions
Hello! I'm still researching about tapering and I have a couple of questions for this community. 1. Has anyone done EMDR while tapering? Is that a po...
Check-in19th Depakote Update - Feeling Fair
Feeling fair. I think this thing in the morning was the remnants of my fast taper of Depakote. I am, miraculously, somewhat happy with the meds I am ...
Check-inDepakote -40% results! Expectations vs reality!
Cut Depakote by 40%. I am well past withdrawal. Expectation: feeling poor for 7 days Reality: feeling bad for 9 days, including feeling better from t...
Check-in12th Depakote Update - Feeling Fair
Had three days total of withdrawal. After drop from 100% to 60% of Depakote. Not bad, but... I would rather not recommend it. I am getting impatient ...
DiscussionSystematic Revision Planning Update:
Serotonergic (SSRIs/SSNRIs) drugs require a *gradual patient acclimation* for common ethical prescribing practices. This means that the initial titrat...
DiscussionWeather blues
Hello everyone, I’m just wondering if anyone else is affected by cloudy/rainy days. When I was switched from Paxil to Mirtazapine 2 and a half years a...
Check-inGetting closer to projected end date
As I get closer to the end I reckon that I may have to hold my dose, which I didn't plan for. As I walked around today, I couldn't help but feel that...
DiscussionDoes this site need more staff? Why I am 'HERE"
- I am here because surviving antidepressants is not running. - I am here because my 4 years of research led me to a fellow Aussie, Dr Mark Horowitz....
DiscussionThe need for terminological evolution to stop unnecessary spread of psychiatric medication use
SSRIs and SSNRIs are contagious. They act recursively on populations due to their ability to activate social praise in a patient’s internal psychology...
DiscussionIf Your Mind Won’t Shut Up, Give It Something Better to Say
**You’re already talking to yourself all day—this just makes it less destructive** When I was tapering off psychiatric drugs, things got loud—physica...
Check-in3rd Zoloft Update - 5,967mg
Without major changes. I don’t want to flood the forum with my posts, but for now I’m holding up. I think I’m in a moderate window where I feel more ...
DiscussionHi im joe i love to travel
Am on paripelidone. Once a month depot. Am trying to get off the medication
Community Forums
- Introductions — Welcome! Tell us about yourself and your tapering journey.
- Philosophy — Life philosophy, identity, and purpose during and after withdrawal.
- Success Stories — Success stories, recovery wins, and taper milestones worth celebrating.
- Positivity — Inspiring quotes, uplifting photos, gratitude, and anything that brings you joy.
- I Need Support — Emotional support for tough moments during tapering and withdrawal.
- Tapering Protocols — Dose reduction strategies, taper rates, schedules, dose calculations, holds, and hyperbolic tapering.
- Symptoms & Self-Care — Withdrawal symptoms, coping strategies, sleep, anxiety, supplements, and wellbeing during your taper.
- Research & News — Scientific papers, news articles, advocacy, and media about psychiatric drug withdrawal.
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- Community Rules & Guidelines — Community rules, staff introductions, and how TaperCommunity works.
- Staff – Who We Are — Meet the team behind TaperCommunity.
- Miscellaneous — Anything that doesn't fit the other forums — general chat and posts without a category.
Drug-Specific Forums
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- Paxil (paroxetine) — SSRI
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- Celexa (citalopram) — SSRI
- Trintellix (vortioxetine) — SSRI
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- Viibryd (vilazodone) — SSRI
- Effexor (venlafaxine) — SNRI
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) — SNRI
- Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) — SNRI
- Strattera (atomoxetine) — NRI
- Savella (milnacipran) — SNRI
- Fetzima (levomilnacipran) — SNRI
- Amitriptyline (amitriptyline) — TCA
- Clomipramine (clomipramine) — TCA
- Nortriptyline (nortriptyline) — TCA
- Mirtazapine (mirtazapine) — NaSSA
- Wellbutrin (bupropion) — NDRI
- Seroquel (quetiapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Risperdal (risperidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
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- Depakote (valproate / divalproex) — Mood Stabilizer
- Tegretol (carbamazepine) — Mood Stabilizer
- Topamax (topiramate) — Mood Stabilizer
- Latuda (lurasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Geodon (ziprasidone) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Haldol (haloperidol) — Typical Antipsychotic
- Clozaril (clozapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Ritalin / Concerta / Focalin (methylphenidate) — Stimulant
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- Intuniv (guanfacine) — NRI
- Vistaril / Atarax (hydroxyzine) — Other
- Inderal (propranolol) — Other
- Vivitrol / ReVia (naltrexone) — Other
- Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) — Other