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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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Catina6mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"i felt okey today" — @SteveGreat to hear Steve!
"a little agitated by politics and occurences in my country" — @SteveThere 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." — @SteveGlad 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." — @SteveYou too Steve. I hope you get some good rest.... 😴
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.
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