26th Effexor Update - Feeling Fair

March 29, 2026

Slept late but longer. Yesterday at evening suddenly my heart got a little crazy feelable, a little like in panic or like my typical withdrawl heart palpitation and stayed that way over the night but without severe anxiety effects. It was unforseen, suddenly and didn‘t happen the last weeks, interesting. It was gone today morning. Had a good day with music practicing and thorough muscle training, prepared some nice food. Bad thoughts remain short and more like in the back of my mind. It can really go on this way 💪👍

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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BasedStaffMar 30

Community AnchorEffexor

What kinda food you make? I was doing ribs this weekend 😎

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SteveStaffMar 30

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Ribs are great! It was a bunch of well pounded marinaded and a little breaded schnitzels with vegetables and some protein drink for me ☺️

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CatinaMar 30

Community AnchorEffexor

"Slept late but longer." — @Steve

I'm glad to hear your sleep improved a bit.

"Yesterday at evening suddenly my heart got a little crazy feelable, a little like in panic or like my typical withdrawl heart palpitation and stayed that way over the night but without severe anxiety effects. It was unforseen, suddenly and didn‘t happen the last weeks, interes..." — @Steve

Sorry this happened! Things like that can take us by surprise. I'm glad it didn't last for too long though.

"Had a good day with music practicing and thorough muscle training, prepared some nice food. Bad thoughts remain short and more like in the back of my mind. It can really go on this way 💪👍" — @Steve

It's good you're remaining functional in your daily life despite any symptoms you're having. Schnitzels w/ veggies sound delicious! I've never been to Germany, but I'm part German! 🙂

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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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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