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On February 1st, 2026, SurvivingAntidepressants.org went read-only after 15 years. If you're landing here from SA — welcome. You're not starting over....
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IntroductionHi, I'm May
Hello I’m May. I gave birth 2022 to my first child after a month I was diagnosed with ppd and ppa my primary doctor started me on Paxil 30mg. I took i...
IntroductionHi, I'm Michelle_R
I commenced Cymbalta maybe 10 years ago. I have been attempting to taper for several years and have been holding at my present dose of 20 mg for some ...
IntroductionHi, I'm Zsigmondus
I am tapering Seroquel. Been on it for bit more than 3 years. Started ketogenic diet for being overweight and a hope that I can reduce my quetiapine d...
IntroductionHi, I'm RMH
I have been on and off psychiatric medicines since age 11. I recently trialed spravato for a month, and for the past three months have been feeling me...
IntroductionHi, I'm Dove Darling
Hello, I’m dove and after a sudden change in insurance I have to taper off my antipsychotic, Capylta. There’s not much known since it’s a very new med...
IntroductionHi, I'm Christina
61 female, poly drugged for decades. Stopped a SSRI in Dec. 2025 after feeling like I was being poisoned about an hour after taking it. Accidentally m...
IntroductionHi, I'm Stuart Cameron
Social worker and psychotherapist with both professional and personal experience with psychiatric medication tapering. I became passionate about this ...
IntroductionHi, I'm Pablo
I’ve been on Citalopram for 5 months following a severe episode of intrusive thoughts. I have been sceptical about its role in my recovery, as it felt...
IntroductionHi, I'm Shrk
Researching best methods for slow tapering. I’m finding lots of valuable data…
IntroductionHi, I'm Tabithamatters
Hi, I wish I would have found this community and resources last year before I trusted I was truly heard for the first time knowing in my gut what woul...
IntroductionHi, I'm Alicia Ziemer
A doctor that can taper me off my Ativan safely
IntroductionHi, I'm Lety
I’m currently weaning off Effexor and I’m having horrible withdrawal symptoms from severe itchiness to hallucinations. Hoping to connect to other peop...
IntroductionHi, I'm MonsterEnergy
Hi, I’m female, 34. I did a cold turkey withdrawal from alprazolam, not knowing I had a dependence. I was using it for 5 months to help with insomnia ...
IntroductionHi, I'm Missymarie
Survivor of nearly 15 years of Parnate and Adderall
IntroductionHi, I'm AndyP
Hi I'm Andy been on fluoxetine for round about 11 or 12 years mostly at 40mg. Never really needed it went on for some very minor reactive depression t...
IntroductionHi, I'm Nessi
Hi, my name is Nancy I am currently taking paroxetine and I’ve been tapering since three months now I am here because I want to see other peoples expe...
IntroductionHi, I'm Katestthelake
I’m interested in how other folks taper from Mirtazapine. I’ve been on 30mg for about 5 years. I look for to hearing how you tapered and how you are d...
IntroductionHi, I'm Lonnie Samek
It is my son with Autism. Zachari, I am lonnie Samek. his Mom.
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Drug-Specific Forums
- Lexapro (escitalopram) — SSRI
- Zoloft (sertraline) — SSRI
- Paxil (paroxetine) — SSRI
- Prozac (fluoxetine) — SSRI
- Celexa (citalopram) — SSRI
- Trintellix (vortioxetine) — SSRI
- Luvox (fluvoxamine) — SSRI
- 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
- Abilify (aripiprazole) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Zyprexa (olanzapine) — Atypical Antipsychotic
- Klonopin (clonazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Ativan (lorazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Xanax (alprazolam) — Benzodiazepine
- Valium (diazepam) — Benzodiazepine
- Gabapentin (gabapentin) — Gabapentinoid
- Lyrica (pregabalin) — Gabapentinoid
- Trazodone (trazodone) — Other
- Lamictal (lamotrigine) — Other
- Qelbree (viloxazine) — NRI
- Provigil (modafinil) — Eugeroic
- Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) — Stimulant
- BuSpar (buspirone) — Other
- Tofranil (imipramine) — TCA
- Silenor / Sinequan (doxepin) — TCA
- Norpramin (desipramine) — TCA
- Nardil (phenelzine) — MAOI
- Parnate (tranylcypromine) — MAOI
- EMSAM (transdermal) (selegiline) — MAOI
- Ambien (zolpidem) — Z-drug
- Lunesta (eszopiclone) — Z-drug
- Belsomra (suvorexant) — Other
- Lithium (carbonate / citrate) (lithium) — Mood Stabilizer
- 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
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) — Stimulant
- Intuniv (guanfacine) — NRI
- Vistaril / Atarax (hydroxyzine) — Other
- Inderal (propranolol) — Other
- Vivitrol / ReVia (naltrexone) — Other
- Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) — Other