24th Effexor Update - Feeling Very good

March 24, 2026··

Posted in:Effexor (Venlafaxine)Success Stories

Feeling pretty darn good today. I did some shopping this morning and was able to do it without any anxiety - woot woot! I plan on getting in some exercise this afternoon. Sending healing vibes to everyone today! 🌸

Catina’s taper progress

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Dose (mg)

Mood (/10)

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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BasedStaffMar 24

Community AnchorEffexor

Gotta love when youre doing things that were once a difficulty. Love it Catina!

Creator of Taper Community, here to help you.

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CatinaMar 24

Community AnchorEffexor

"Gotta love when youre doing things that were once a difficulty. Love it Catina!" — @Based Psychiatrist

Thanks BP. I deserve a little relief after everything I've been through.

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SteveStaffMar 25

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Yes you deserve it! Love to hear you are so well 😍

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