14th Depakote Update - Feeling Okay

June 21, 2026··

Feeling okay. No specific symptoms for three hours. Been having bouts of nervous system related pain. I think it's all going to work out. Not much else to say. Really. Tomorrow's appointment with my clinician, or rather his replacement (not sure where he went). All I am going to say is first ask what are my options and their recommendations, and then just explain my recommendation is to hold for longer.

Wolf’s taper progress

Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

Prozac — 40 mg — 6 months — holding | Zyprexa — 20 mg — 6 years — holding | Depakote — 600 mg — 8 months — **tapering** | Buspirone — 20 mg — 8 months — holding | with clinician
"If life is painful, start a rebellion and make it good."

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Catina2mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Sounds good Wolf. Let us know how it goes tomorrow!

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.

Wolf2mo ago

Community AnchorProzac · researching

@Catina She said "if you have stable wellbeing, it should be best to hold these meds". I agreed and will hold for two months.

Wolf2mo ago

Community AnchorProzac · researching

She also said diet is more important than tapering for the liver and cholesterol. I agreed.

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