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Catina
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Tapering: Effexor

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6th Effexor Update - Feeling Okay - Mar 6

March 6, 2026··
taper update
Feeling a bit better today. I got plenty of sleep last night. I'm holding my dose for the time being until I resolve a situation with my thyroid medication.

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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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Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Is that a positive window forming?

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Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Is that a positive window forming?" — @Based Psychiatrist
I certainly hope so! Honestly, the only symptom I have is anxiety that becomes debilitating when I undergo stress. I had anxiety issues even before I started antidepressants, so I'm thinking it's just my underlying anxiety disorder manifesting itself. I don't have any other classic withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, or anything else at the moment.

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.

Based Psychiatrist
Based PsychiatristStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Sounds quite positive overall. Wishing you a happy friday!!

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Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Sounds quite positive overall. Wishing you a happy friday!!" — @Based Psychiatrist
Thank you! I realize that things could be much worse. Happy Friday to you as well! 🙂

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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