29th Effexor Update - Feeling Poor

April 3, 2026

Ha there it is again. Didn‘t really sleep yesterday and only short today. Feeling fried and really hope tomorrow will be better again as these days feel lost. I have been outside for a little hike but it was hardly enjoyable. Now in the afternoon i‘m feeling s little better than in the morning, still a little lost. Will rest and get this day over.

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

3 Replies

MLewApr 3

LighthouseProzac · reinstated

Sending positive vibes!

Prozac — 30 mg — 30 years — reinstated
Cold Turkey from 60 mg - August 2025
Reinstated 10 mg - December 29, 2025. For about 6 weeks.
Hospitalized - February 11 - 17, 2026
Increased to 30 mg - February 21, 2026

⭐

CatinaApr 3

Community AnchorEffexor

Steve, I'm sorry you're not doing well. You're in good company because I'm feeling rough too. Hopefully we'll both be feeling better soon!

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

JulesStaffApr 4

Community Anchor

"I have been outside for a little hike but it was hardly enjoyable. Now in the afternoon i‘m feeling s little better than in the morning, still a little lost." — @Steve

Can't beat Mother Nature for what ails us... try to do that more often, if you can. Hang in there.

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