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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

14th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

March 15, 2026··
Today started harsh. Bad sleep, tired and depressive, foggy and muscles were twitching often. Mostly stayed in bed to rest. Was pretty nervous for the gig in the evening. Took a mini mini dose Kratom before it. But after 2 songs i was in flow and played the whole evening with a lot of people no need for any redose. Got my applause and appreciation and new contacts. So it went to be a success and a special evening with all the different talents we had on stage! Now resting, let‘s see if the good feeling stays until tomorrow. Good night survivors.

Steve’s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

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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Based
BasedStaff6mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"But after 2 songs i was in flow and played the whole evening" — @STVE
lets goooooo thats what i like to hear
"Good night survivors." — @STVE
way to go bro, stringing more good and mild days together, all the best

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