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Tapering: Cymbalta

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16th Cymbalta Update - Feeling Good

July 6, 2026ยทยท
Feeling good. No specific symptoms except for some mild nervousness. Sleep is still good. I'm going out for a walk now. Hopefully that will ease the nervousness.

Catโ€™s taper progress

Dose (mg)
Mood (/10)

Cymbalta โ€” 60mg โ€” (right before starting with TaperCommunity I was on 90mg and tapered down to 60mg) 3 years โ€” Holding

Zyprexa 12.50mg (tapered down from 22.50 March 25, 2026.) Holding

Lithium 600mg (tapered down from 900mg) Holding

Quetiapine tapered OFF May 2026

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Catina
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Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Thanks for the update Cat. Walking is so good for alleviating stress and anxiety. I'm sure you'll feel better afterwards.

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

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

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.

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Cat2mo ago
Community AnchorCymbalta ยท active
I always appreciate your feedback Catina. Yes, I feel much better after the walk!

Cymbalta โ€” 60mg โ€” (right before starting with TaperCommunity I was on 90mg and tapered down to 60mg) 3 years โ€” Holding

Zyprexa 12.50mg (tapered down from 22.50 March 25, 2026.) Holding

Lithium 600mg (tapered down from 900mg) Holding

Quetiapine tapered OFF May 2026

Catina
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Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Yes, I feel much better after the walk!" โ€” @Cat
I knew you would! My hubby and I are going to walk this afternoon, and I always look forward to it. ๐Ÿ™‚

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

โ€œYour brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.โ€

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.

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