62nd Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

June 15, 2026··

taper update

I dropped another bead this morning! Very excited about that. I didn't feel too different this past month with my prior bead drop. Things are going fairly well right now. I'm having a bit of anxiety at the moment, but it's situational and not related to withdrawal. Sending everyone some healing vibes and lots of love and support! ❤️

Catina’s taper progress

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Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

3 Replies

Dominic2mo ago

NavigatorCymbalta · active

Congratulations on dropping the next bead! Here's to keeping the faith that things will only continue getting better as you progress further!

Cymbalta — 5.2mg — 6 years — actively tapering | without clinician

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SteveStaff2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Great Catina! Wishing you the best!

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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CatinaStaff2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

"Congratulations on dropping the next bead! Here's to keeping the faith that things will only continue getting better as you progress further!" — @Dominic

"Great Catina! Wishing you the best!" — @Steve

Thank you both for your encouraging words! ❤️

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