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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

23rd Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

March 25, 2026··
Ha, did not fall asleep quickly yesterday and only slept 4,5h at first despite feeling so tired, but felt quite awake after waking up. Waited for 3h and then took another good nap for 3h. My watch noted sleep quality was still good, so be it. Did a good round of sport with more reps than usual. Had a gig at evening, was already tired but played well enough. I‘m glad for not having pressing bad thoughts, i feel all in all more stable and calmer. Excited too see if this holds for longer. Would ne nice if i sleep longer - always had problems falling asleep, this seems to have changed now to continous sleep duration, hope this gets better. So much for now, 1 am now and ready for bed.

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

2 Replies

Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
Sounds like things are headed in the right direction. Hopefully, the longer sleep patterns will come to you. In the meantime, yes! to 3 hour naps 😴
Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"My watch noted sleep quality was still good" — @Steve
It's good you have a way to monitor your sleep and gain some insight on your sleep quality. 👍
"i feel all in all more stable and calmer. Excited too see if this holds for longer" — @Steve
Good to hear! That's a very good sign. I hope it lasts. 😍

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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