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Catina
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Tapering: Effexor

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19th Effexor Update - Feeling Good

March 19, 2026··
taper update
I'm feeling pretty good today....more stable now than the past 5 years. It's been a very long road, but I'm in this for the long haul...no matter how long it takes! Thinking of everyone today and hoping that you're hanging in there. ❤️

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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
"more stable now than the past 5 years" — @Catina
Amazing!! congrats on all the success
"no matter how long it takes!" — @Catina
One bead at a time!

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Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Amazing!! congrats on all the success" — @Based Psychiatrist
Thank you BP. I appreciate your support. Onward I go! 💪

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
Awesome Catina! Great achievement!

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
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"Awesome Catina! Great achievement!" — @Steve
I appreciate your kinds words STVE, thanks. 🙂

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
You’re doing amazing work! The road may seem long, but poco a poco, you’ll get there. Hugs 🤗
Catina
CatinaStaff5mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
"You’re doing amazing work! The road may seem long, but poco a poco, you’ll get there. Hugs 🤗" — @Jules
You're a gem Jules....thank you! I have your example to keep me going. 🥰

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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