20th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

March 20, 2026

Only slept 4,5h, awake 2hours, then another 3h sleep. Interestingly i felt okey today, a little agitated by politics and occurences in my country - closed the app. Training felt hard but was successful. Put a little work into my sidejob. Tomorrow is a party, feeling exited for it, i really need to get out again. I think it will stimulate my brain as i‘m feeling mentally slow. All in all it could be worse. Wish you all a great night.

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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CatinaMar 20

Community AnchorEffexor

"i felt okey today" — @Steve

Great to hear Steve!

"a little agitated by politics and occurences in my country" — @Steve

There is a lot going on in the world right now....a lot of unrest.

"Training felt hard but was successful. Put a little work into my sidejob. Tomorrow is a party, feeling exited for it, i really need to get out again. I think it will stimulate my brain as i‘m feeling mentally slow. All in all it could be worse." — @Steve

Glad you're remaining fairly functional and even feel well enough for a party....I'd say that is a win!

"Wish you all a great night." — @Steve

You too Steve. I hope you get some good rest.... 😴

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 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.

JulesStaffMar 20

Community Anchor

"felt okey today, a little agitated by politics and occurences in my country - closed the app." — @Steve

Great job on closing the app. Sometimes, for our own sanity, we have to shut that stuff out.

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