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10th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay — TaperCommunity

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JeremyS

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10th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

May 20, 2026··

taper update

Recovering day by day…. Feeling okay. Been having bouts of dizziness, headache, irritability, and anxiety.

Effexor — 22mg — 20+ years

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Based PsychiatristStaffCommunity Anchor7h ago

One bead at a time my friend! You can do it. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

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CatinaStaffTrusted Voice3h ago

"Recovering day by day…." — @JeremyS

Good to hear! One step at a time....one day at a time. We'll all get there eventually!

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 18.88 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

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

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