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Tapering: Effexor

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Germany, near Frankfurt

28th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay

April 1, 2026··
Yesterday was a good day, slept late but good, good mood, exercised, practiced instrument and prepared for a trip to austria, a little stressful but all good. Today i slept short and seem to be in a little worse mood, more irritated and tired. Will see hiw the rest of the day will be. For now it‘s some hours of driving first (not driving myself).

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

4 Replies

Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Yesterday was a good day, slept late but good, good mood, exercised, practiced instrument and prepared for a trip to austria, a little stressful but all good." — @Steve
This is great Steve! I've been to Austria and it is such a beautiful country. I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip!
"Today i slept short and seem to be in a little worse mood, more irritated and tired. Will see hiw the rest of the day will be. For now it‘s some hours of driving first (not driving myself)." — @Steve
Sorry to hear this. I know for myself, traveling can be a bit stressful. Hopefully you can rest since you don't have to drive.

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.

Steve
SteveStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor · active
Yes, it is beautiful here :) i was indeed able to rest and try to organize again. Thank you dear Catina!

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

Catina
Catina5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"i was indeed able to rest and try to organize again" — @Steve
So glad! Enjoy your trip. 😍

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.

Jules
JulesStaff5mo ago
Community Anchor
Happy you're able to rest and reorganize so you can enjoy your trip.

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