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Tapering: Effexor

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Uk

1st Effexor Update

September 18, 2026··
This is about 1 month and half since I did my reduction of 5% from 250mg to 237.5mg And I still can’t believe the spiral it has caused to my ibs flare up and nervous system. I know some external factors / triggers and my lack of stability anchors have also not helped in this process. As it is still very much my nervous system is in a chronic state and feeling very flat / endless vicious cycle. It has meant I’m now off sick. It just feels completely depleting and frustrating because you have no energy to even do the little things that would help or even push yourself to do basic things like eat, shower etc Not sure if anyone can share what helped them during tapering I mean if it helps anyone else- what did help is omega 364 supplements and vitamin b12/6 especially as vegetarian But I also know my diet should include rich in nutrients so I’m trying to do that whilst also reconnect to my breathe as subconsciously I’m going around with tight chest breathe

Effexor — 237.5mg — 8-10years — holding | without clinician

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